Self-check your asthma risk with the following questionnaire

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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Tran Thi Diem Trang - Respiratory Internal Medicine Doctor - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Asthma PQ is a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways that causes obstruction, restricting airway airflow, causing signs of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and recurrent cough, often occurring at night and early in the morning. , can be recovered naturally or by medication.

1. Who is likely to get asthma?

Unlike respiratory infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia or tuberculosis that can be spread from person to person, bronchial asthma - also known as asthma is not contagious. Therefore, people who come into contact with patients with asthma are not at risk of developing this disease.
Regarding the cause, many studies have found that certain genes in the human body have the ability to put a person at risk for asthma. There are 2 groups of people at risk for asthma:
Exogenous asthma: If a child is born in a family where the mother and father do not have bronchial asthma, the child's risk of asthma is very low (about 10 %), that risk increases to 25% if one of the parents has asthma and increases to 50% if both parents have asthma. This group has a young onset (early asthma), often with eczema or allergic rhinitis, and a family history of endogenous asthma. 30 years old, no family history of asthma, persistent symptoms, inhalation of certain airborne allergens or exposure to infectious diseases.

2. Asthma screening questionnaire

If you answered "Yes" to 2 or more questions, you should see a doctor immediately for a timely diagnosis and treatment.

3. Some tests to help diagnose asthma

There are many tests to help diagnose and screen for asthma. Some tests are also used to manage your condition once you've been diagnosed.
These tests show how narrow or inflamed the trachea is, and how the lungs respond to the medicine.
3.1. Spirometry This is a breath test or “pulmonary function,” one of the common asthma screening tests for asthmatics.
Spirometry measures the amount of air that you breathe in and out. By comparing the results from the test with a standard parameter, your doctor will determine if the amount of air you breathe is less than the amount needed for your height and weight.
At the same time, the doctor will also check the trachea to see if they respond to the tracheal dilator. If the result is yes then you are likely to have bronchial asthma.

3.2. Allergic Asthma Test If your asthma symptoms are caused by allergens such as dust, mites, pet dander or food, you will need to have this test. This asthma exam helps find the cause of a patient's allergies and can manage the disease better later on.
There are two types of allergy testing that asthmatics should have: blood tests (or “Specific IgE” or “RAST” tests) and skin tests to find the cause of allergies.
The blood test will show how much IgE antibody is produced by the immune system in the blood in response to an allergen. The results can reveal many allergens that you may not be aware of.
3.3. Peak flow measurement The peak flow test (PEF) is a lung function test that measures your breathing rate. You'll take a full breath, then blow it as quickly as possible into a hand-held plastic tube called a peak flow meter. The resulting measurement is called your peak flow.
Peak flow meter is a simple, inexpensive, easy-to-carry device. This device helps determine the flow of air from the lungs to the mouth (the simplest assessment of airway obstruction).
There are 2 types: mechanical or electronic peak flow meter.
Your doctor will use a peak flow meter to see how open your trachea is, usually when you first have asthma symptoms. They will ask you to record peak flow for about 2–4 weeks to make an accurate diagnosis of asthma.
Peak flow represents lung activity index. The number will depend on your age, weight, and gender.
After checking for bronchial asthma, if unfortunately you have the disease, don't worry too much. Go to the best specialist medical facility for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Vinmec Times City International Hospital now has an Asthma Screening Package to help screen and detect the disease early to promptly control and treat the disease and perform clinical examination, take medical history, measure respiratory function respiratory examination, ENT examination, bronchial asthma screening.
When registering for the bronchial asthma screening package, customers will receive:
01 appointment with an Allergist - Clinical Immunology 01 screening tests: Measurement of respiratory function aspiration Measure FeNo Endoscopy otorhinolaryngology Allergen test

Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.