Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis of asthma in children aged 5 to 16 years - ERS - European Respiratory Society

Making a diagnosis of asthma in children can be difficult. As a result, significant over and under-diagnosis of asthma occurs in children. Both are problematic because over-diagnosis results in the inappropriate and unnecessary use of asthma medications associated with potential side effects and increased healthcare costs. Conversely, under-diagnosis results in poor asthma control and reduced […]