Table 3.
Asthma comorbidities.
| Comorbidity | Diagnosis | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinosinusitis/nasal polyposis | ENT evaluation Sinus CT |
Topic CS Surgery |
| Allergic rhinoconjuctivitis | Anamnestic data SPT test Specific IgEs |
Allergen avoidance Topic CS Antihistamines Antileukotriene |
| Dysfunctional breathing | Anamnestic data Nijmegen questionnaire |
Breathing rehabilitation |
| Vocal cord dysfunction | ENT evaluation Laryngoscopy |
Speech retraining |
| Obesity | BMI | Diet |
| Obstructive sleep apnea | Anamnestic data Polisomnography |
Weight loss Nocturnal CPAP |
| Gastroesophageal reflux | PPI trial pH-impedance |
PPI Lifestyle changes |
| Bronchiectasis | Chest CT scan | Hypertonic solutions Physiotherapy Macrolide |
| Bronchopulmonary aspergillosis | Total IgE IgE for Aspergillus Fumigatus IgG for Aspergillus Fumigatus Chest CT scan |
Prednisone Voriconazole |