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
| Number | % | |
|---|---|---|
| On what basis you diagnose a case of asthma in practice? | ||
| • 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: | ||
| • CBC | 142 | 40.3% |
| • Oesinophilic count | 244 | 69.3% |
| • IgE | 177 | 50.3% |
| • Skin testing | 144 | 41% |