Research progress of diagnostic criteria and prediction tools in children with asthma
In recent years,the prevalence of bronchial asthma in children around the world has increased significantly but the control level is much worse.Due to various inducement,manifestations and different prognosis of asthma,it's difficult to be mastered by primary health care providers or non-respiratory specialist even though there are clear diagnostic criterias.Therefore,it is urgent to establish clear diagnostic criteria.Asthma prediction tools is mainly used to predict the risk of diagnosed asthma in school-age children with wheezing and cough.Its clinical practicability,effectiveness and limitations remain to be further studied.This paper reviews the research progress of asthma diagnostic and prediction models and assessment tools in children at home and abroad,in order to lays a foundation for the standardized diagnosis and treatment of childhood asthma.So as to ensure the clinical control and normal lung function of children with asthma,and promote the healthy growth of children.