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The challenges of diagnosing asthma

Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, causing symptoms such as tightness in the chest, breathlessness and wheezing. Unfortunately, it’s a condition that often goes misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. Pulmonologist Dr Edward Nash talks about the different tests used to diagnose asthma and the challenges faced when making a diagnosis.

When should I visit a cough specialist?

Most people with a chronic cough will visit their GP for advice and treatment. But evidence suggests that a visit to a cough specialist is much more likely to result in correct diagnosis and effective treatment. So what does a cough specialist do, how do they diagnose your cough, and when should you visit one? We asked Dr Sundeep Kaul, leading expert in both respiratory medicine and critical care.

Asthma: who does it affect – and why?

It’s the hottest week of the year so far in the UK, but with high pollen counts it’s bad news for those living with hay fever or allergic asthma. But why are some of us affected, and not others? Why do the symptoms sometimes get worse? In this article, expert respiratory physician Dr Syed Arshad Husain explains our current understanding of the causes of asthma.

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