Updated guidance on diagnosis and management of chronic asthma

Introduction Conclusion References           Introduction Asthma is a common lung condition that causes breathing problems. The airways become inflamed and narrow, causing breathlessness, coughing, wheezing and tightness in the chest.1 Asthma UK estimates that around 4.5 million people in England are receiving treatment for asthma. In new guidance entitled Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management released recently, NICE state that new tests to help diagnose the condition and a change in how medicines are offered can help people take control of their asthma. Tests NICE is recommending objective tests that include spirometry and fractional exhaled