Asthma diagnosis in primary care Respiratory Asthma
Conditions
Interventions
Diagnostic tests including:
1. Spirometry
2. FENO
3. Mannitol challenge
4. Skin prick test
5. Asthma quality of life questionairre.
Sponsors
University of St Andrews (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Registered at GP practice within NHS Fife 2. Recent diagnosis of asthma received in primary care 3. BTS Step 1 (Prescribed reliever medication only) 4. Age 18 years old or over 5. Ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Lower respiratory tract infection and/or oral corticosteroids in last 6 weeks 2. Women who are known to be pregnant or breastfeeding 3. Known hypersensitivity to mannitol 4. Any significant medical condition which may impair ability to complete diagnostic tests for example aortic, thoracic or cerebral aneurysm, recent eye surgery, uncontrolled hypertension, MI or CVA in past 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Uptake of referral service at GP and patient level 2. Thematic evaluation of semi-structured interviews relating to referral service All outcomes will be measured at end of study recruitment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Proportion of correct asthma diagnoses made in primary care confirmed by diagnostic review 2. Thematic evaluation of semi-structured interviews relating to current service All outcomes will be measured at end of study recruitment. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed