Question

A 10-year-old boy presents with nocturnal cough and wheeze occurring twice per week, normal spirometry between episodes and no limitation of activities. According to the Australian Asthma Handbook, how is his asthma best classified?

Accepted Answer

Mild persistent asthma

Answer

Intermittent asthma

Answer

Moderate persistent asthma

Answer

Severe persistent asthma

Answer

Cough-variant asthma only

Practice question

A 10-year-old boy presents with nocturnal cough and wheeze occurring twice per week, normal spirometry between episodes and no limitation of activities. According to the Australian Asthma Handbook, how is his asthma best classified?