Diagnostic measures in bronchial asthma
Kersten, W.; Worth, G.
Fortschritte der Medizin 95(46): 2771-2773
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0015-8178 PMID: 590902 Document Number: 121456
The diagnostic steps for in five groups divided forms of bronchial asthma are listed and are discussed. The diagnosis includes: 1. the anamnesis. 2. the clinical examination including X-ray, lung function tests, bronchologic inspection a.s.o., 3. special examinations for allergy including skin tests, provocation tests and pharmacodynamic tests, 4. serological-immunological methods of examination including determination of total IgE, specific IgE and several serum proteins.