For a child with potential asthma, what steps does a doctor take to diagnose it? What lung function test is used for children over 6 years old? Additionally, what common symptoms in preschoolers might not indicate asthma, according to the National Asthma Council Australia?
Navigate to the 'Understanding Asthma' section of the website. Locate and navigate to the 'Diagnosing asthma' sub-section. Find and navigate to the 'How is asthma diagnosed in children?' page. Identify and list the key steps a doctor takes to diagnose asthma in a child. Identify and state the specific lung function test mentioned for children over 6 years old. Locate and state the common preschooler symptoms that might not indicate asthma.
State the key steps a doctor will take to diagnose asthma in a child, including: asking about symptoms and general health, asking about asthma and allergies in the family, performing a physical examination, looking for other possible medical problems, a trial of asthma medicines, and potential referral to a specialist. Identify and state that a spirometer machine is used for lung function testing in children over 6 years old. State that wheezing and coughing are common in little children and might not indicate asthma if the child is still happy and active and does not seem to be having any problem breathing.