How Do You Diagnose Asthma? -- Dr. William Berger, MD (AHJ Diseases Illnesses)

How Do You Diagnose Asthma? -- Dr. William Berger, MD (AHJ Diseases Illnesses) We have improved dramatically in our ability to diagnose asthma properly. Allergy testing now is done very easily, and we can identify which of the specific allergen triggers are important in causing the patient's asthma. We now have pulmonary function testing, which can actually measure air flow in the lungs, then give the patient medication and see if the air flow improves. This is how we make our diagnosis. After the diagnosis of asthma is made, there are a number of treatment options available. The decision to choose a treatment option depends on the severity of the asthma and the health of the patient. http://www.americanhealthjournal.com/... Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Facebook:   / americanhealthjournal   Twitter:   / ahjhealth   RSS: http://www.americanhealthjournal.com/... The American Health Journal is a highly rated, award-winning health care television program that airs on PBS and other national network affiliates which reaches over 30 million households. The American Health Journal has received over 91 national and international awards that include over 15 Telly Awards, over 15 Communicator Awards, 7 Vision Awards, 6 Davey Awards, just to mention a few. TAGS: "asthma diagnosis" "diagnosis of asthma" "how do you diagnose asthma" "asthma medications" "asthma medicines" "asthma disease diagnosis" "asthma" "american health journal" "american" "health" "journal" "ahj" "ahj videos" "healthcare" "health care" "medicine" "medical" "medical video" "health video" "doctor video"