Question

What tests are needed for pediatric asthma patients?

Answer

Pediatric asthma is a heterogeneous disease related to a child’s constitution and infections, with its pathological basis being chronic inflammation of the small airways, primarily manifested as varying degrees of expiratory breathing difficulty and sometimes accompanied by chronic coughing. To confirm the diagnosis, it is recommended to undergo pulmonary function tests and bronchodilation tests, and allergy testing if necessary. Once diagnosed, systematic treatment should be initiated, and the symptoms of most patients can be controlled.