A 7 Year-Old-Child Presents to the Clinic Where Parents Report

Multiple Choice

A 7 year-old-child presents to the clinic where parents report signs and symptoms consistent with asthma. What does the healthcare professional do in order to confirm this diagnosis?

A) Assess for a parental history of asthma
B) Draw serum levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE) and eosinophil levels
C) Measure expiratory flow rate with spirometry testing
D) Give a trial of asthma medication and check for improvement