How to check for bronchial asthma?

Written by Zeng Xiang Bo
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Updated on January 09, 2025
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If there is a suspicion of having bronchial asthma, a series of tests will be carried out at the hospital, mainly including:

First, complete blood count, especially focusing on whether there is an increase in eosinophils, to determine the presence of eosinophilic allergic inflammation.

Second, imaging of the lungs, including chest X-ray or CT to determine whether there are any specific lesions in the lungs.

Third, pulmonary ventilation function and bronchodilation tests, or bronchial provocation tests. Pulmonary function is a gold standard for diagnosing bronchial asthma, often indicating the presence of obstructive ventilation dysfunction. A positive bronchodilation test or provocation test can help in confirming bronchial asthma.

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Is bronchial asthma curable?

Bronchial asthma is treatable, although so far we have not found a cure for bronchial asthma, bronchial asthma can be well controlled in most patients if treated in a standard way at regular hospitals, preventing recurrent asthma attacks. However, if the treatment of bronchial asthma is unstandardized, or if one relies on folk remedies or traditional secret recipes and does not receive standardized treatment at a regular hospital, it may lead to recurrent asthma attacks and extremely poor prognosis.

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What position should be taken for bronchial asthma?

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Can bronchial asthma be cured?

Bronchial asthma, to this day, cannot be completely cured. Many places claim under the guise of traditional Chinese medicine or ancient secret recipes that bronchial asthma can be fully cured, but these are false advertisements. So far, bronchial asthma is a manageable disease. Being manageable means that it can be treated; standardized treatment can make its recurrence quite rare, but it still cannot be completely cured. This means that once someone has bronchial asthma, they must understand that it is a lifelong disease, potentially recurring throughout life, and they need to manage it long-term.

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Can people with bronchial asthma eat eggs?

Bronchial asthma patients are advised not to eat eggs. Eggs are considered trigger foods that may aggravate symptoms. Furthermore, eggs can cause allergies in some individuals. If bronchial asthma is allergy-induced, it is advisable to avoid eggs. Additionally, it is crucial for patients with bronchial asthma to identify and avoid allergens. Under a doctor's guidance, they can take medications to control and alleviate asthma symptoms. It is also important to identify any sources of infection and, with medical advice, take appropriate anti-infection medications for treatment. Patients should ensure that their airways are clear, rest adequately, avoid overexertion, maintain a calm mood, refrain from excessive stress, and avoid getting angry or anxious.