Table 1 Distribution of the studied group practice as regard asthma diagnosis
From: Quality of care of Egyptian asthmatic children: Clinicians adherence to asthma guidelines
| Â | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
On what basis you diagnose a case of asthma in practice? | Â | Â |
   • Case with recurrent wheeze and cough | 331 | 94% |
   • Similar cases in the family is a must | 119 | 33.8% |
   • Wheezes in the first year of life | 126 | 35.8% |
Do you know how to use peak flow meter? | 156 | 45.2% |
Do you recommend it regularly for diagnosis of your patients? | 102 | 29.6% |
Do you use the following laboratory investigations in diagnosing asthma: | Â | Â |
   • CBC | 142 | 40.3% |
   • Oesinophilic count | 244 | 69.3% |
   • IgE | 177 | 50.3% |
   • Skin testing | 144 | 41% |