[Functional tests].
In recent years treatment for asthma progressed greatly and the management of asthmatics largely improved. Now we are able to almost completely manage subjective symptoms, even in patients with severe asthma. However, it has been reported that as for asthmatics, dyspnea sensation to airway obstruction deteriorates than healthy persons. Thus, we must recognize that asthma management based on subjective symptoms alone is necessary but not sufficient condition. For achieving a better asthma management, we should introduce function tests, especially pulmonary function test in clinical practice.
Tamura
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Airway Institute, Sendai.
D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016535:Bronchial Hyperreactivity / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests