Which Criterion Is Used to Confirm a Diagnosis of Asthma

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which criterion is used to confirm a diagnosis of asthma in an 8-year-old child?

• A) Parental history of asthma
• B) Serum testing that confirms increased immunoglobulin E (IgE) and eosinophil levels
• C) Reduced expiratory flow rates confirmed by spirometry testing
• D) Improvement on a trial of asthma medication

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