When and how are types of asthma diagnosed? 1 Spirometry. Spirometry is a lung function test used to diagnose asthma. This test checks how much and how quickly you can exhale air. 1 Your provider … 2 Allergy testing. 3 High eosinophils. 4 Nitric oxide testing. 5 More on this topic. More items
1 The 4 stages. Each of these stages, sometimes called steps, is defined by symptom frequency, both during the day and at night. 2 First stage: intermittent asthma. … 3 Second stage: mild persistent asthma. … 4 Third stage: moderate persistent asthma. … 5 Fourth stage: severe persistent asthma. … 6 In summary. …
In simple terms, it’s the intensity of your asthma. It can also be looked at as the least amount of treatment you need to maintain control. Different levels are determined by the frequency and severity of your symptoms, as well as the results of lung function tests, such as spirometry