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An English and Spanish pediatric asthma symptom scale. Med Care ; 38 3 : — Quantifying asthma symptoms in adults: the Lara Asthma Symptom Scale. Interpretative strategies for lung function tests. The allergist may also suggest a skin test, blood test or chest X-ray. These tests give your allergist more information to work with to help you get your asthma under control. Asthma Diagnosis Your allergist will look at your symptoms and family history, as well as the results of your physical exam and asthma testing, to determine if you have asthma.

There are many different types of asthma, and each type can range from mild to moderate to severe. Asthma is not a disability. You can have it all, as long as you get diagnosed and keep up with your treatment.

The treatment plan developed by your allergist will address all your symptoms and will likely include at least one of the following: Identifying and then avoiding the specific triggers such as tobacco smoke or pet dander that bring on your symptoms Medication, either over-the-counter or prescription Allergy immunotherapy a highly effective preventive treatment that can help the immune system become less sensitive to triggers such as pollen , pet fur and house dust What are you waiting for?

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