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Summary

Asthma is characterized by increased responsiveness of the tracheobronchial tree to multiple stimuli, leading to narrowing of the air passages with resultant dyspnea, cough, and wheezing. [from HPO]

Available tests

18 tests are in the database for this condition.

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Clinical resources

Practice guidelines

  • NICE, 2021
    UK NICE Guideline NG80, Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management, 2021

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