Once you're diagnosed with adult asthma, having an asthma treatment plan for your breathing problems should help bring relief for your symptoms. But sometimes it can be a long and difficult journey getting to that asthma diagnosis. Learn more about adult asthma and how it's different from asthma in children:
Some signs that doctors look for when diagnosing adults with asthma include:
Some questions your doctor may cover when diagnosing adult asthma could be:
You could be diagnosed with adult asthma any time after you are 16 years old. One of the main ways this condition is diagnosed as an adult is that you've experienced wheezing within the past year. Here are some differences:
Asthma can be challenging to diagnose in adults. Let your doctor know if you occasionally experience heartburn, sinusitis or suffer from seasonal allergies. These conditions can worsen asthma and may cause your doctor to change your treatment plan. Your doctor may prescribe a bronchodilator and asthma medicines to see if those help your symptoms.
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