A 32-year-old female presents with a history of allergic rhinitis and occasional episodes of wheezing triggered by cats. She has used a SABA inhaler m...

Question

A 32-year-old female presents with a history of allergic rhinitis and occasional episodes of wheezing triggered by cats. She has used a SABA inhaler more frequently in the last month. Which diagnostic test is most appropriate to confirm the diagnosis of asthma according to current guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Peak flow variability diary (peak expiratory flow monitoring)

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High-resolution CT scan of the chest

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Chest X-ray

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Allergy skin prick testing

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Bronchoscopy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Asthma

A 32-year-old female presents with a history of allergic rhinitis and occasional episodes of wheezing triggered by cats. She has used a SABA inhaler more frequently in the last month. Which diagnostic test is most appropriate to confirm the diagnosis of asthma according to current guidelines?