A 27-year-old woman presents with episodes of sudden-onset dyspnoea and wheezing triggered by exercise. She has mild intermittent symptoms between epi...

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A 27-year-old woman presents with episodes of sudden-onset dyspnoea and wheezing triggered by exercise. She has mild intermittent symptoms between episodes. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test?

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Spirometry with bronchodilator reversibility testing

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Trial of inhaled corticosteroids

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Peak flow variability monitoring

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Chest X-ray

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Allergy skin prick testing

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Asthma

A 27-year-old woman presents with episodes of sudden-onset dyspnoea and wheezing triggered by exercise. She has mild intermittent symptoms between episodes. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test?