Asthma: symptoms and presentation

Monica Oberoi Patadia; Lauren L Murrill; Jacquelynne Corey

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2013.10.001

Asthma: symptoms and presentation

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2014 Feb;47(1):23-32. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2013.10.001. Epub 2013 Oct 28.

Authors

Monica Oberoi Patadia¹, Lauren L Murrill, Jacquelynne Corey

Affiliation

¹ Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 South First Avenue, Building 105, Room 1870, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.

PMID: 24286676
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2013.10.001

Abstract

The goal of this article is to inform readers of the common and uncommon signs and symptoms of asthma. After completion of this article, readers should have a firm understanding of the symptoms and presentation leading to a diagnosis of asthma.

Keywords: Asthma differential diagnosis; Asthma presentation; Asthma symptoms; Cough; Pediatric asthma; Wheezing.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Aged
Asthma / diagnosis
Asthma / physiopathology*
Child
Child, Preschool
Cough / physiopathology*
Diagnosis, Differential
Disease Progression*
Dyspnea / physiopathology*
Female
Humans
Incidence
Male
Medical History Taking
Middle Aged
Prognosis
Respiratory Sounds / physiopathology*
Severity of Illness Index
Sex Distribution