- Patient with respiratory symptoms are the symptoms typical of asthma
- Detailed history/examination for asthma diagnosis?
- Further history and test for altemative diagnosis confirmed?
- Preform spirometry /PEF with reversibility test results support asthma diagnosis?
- Repeat on another occasion or arrange other tests
Confirms asthma diagnosis?
- Empiric treatment with ICS and prn SABA review response diagnostic tests with in 1-3 months
- Consider trial of treatment for most likely diagnosis or refer for further investigations
- Treat for asthma
- Treat for alternative diagnosis