Asthma - History and Examination course
This is the first of two sessions on childhood asthma. It covers the non-acute clinical presentation of asthma, history taking and clinical examination. The second session covers investigation, assessment of acute presentation and considers the differential diagnosis. These sessions do not include treatment of asthma.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Recognise the clinical presentation of paediatric asthma
- Explain the detailed history required to make a diagnosis
- Describe the examination of a child who may have asthma
Asthma is a condition characterised by inflammation and reversible airways obstruction, which causes dry cough and episodic wheeze. It is primarily an atopic condition.
Sarah Denniston is a paediatric consultant at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham. She trained in Cambridge and the West Midlands.
She has a special interest in respiratory paediatrics, especially cystic fibrosis. In addition to her clinical roles she is local RCPCH College Tutor, lead for PAU, and teaches EPLS.
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