A healthcare provider can diagnose atrial tachycardia when you have symptoms of a heart rhythm problem. Typically, they’ll want to get an electrocardiogram (EKG), which involves attaching stickers to your chest and obtaining a printout of your heart rhythm at that time. Other tests include wearing a small monitor for a period of time to catch the abnormal rhythm. If the …

Signs of occupational asthma tend to get better when you’re away from work. If you notice symptoms getting better on the weekend or vacation, you can talk to your provider. They can refer you to an allergist. These specialists help with asthma. Symptoms don’t always get better after leaving work. And you may develop occupational asthma even if you use …

Your provider will ask about your symptoms, including when you have them and how long they last. They’ll also ask if you have a family history of asthma or other airway conditions. They’ll listen to your heart and lungs and may perform additional tests. These include: Pulmonary function tests. These test how well your lungs are working. Spirometry is a common pulmonary function …

Asthma is often difficult to diagnose in children, especially when they’re younger than age 6. The condition can have similar symptoms to other illnesses. And some children don’t develop symptoms of asthma often, so it can be mistaken for another respiratory condition. In addition, younger children often can’t perform pulmonary function tests that diagnose asthma. Your child’s pediatrician may diagnose …

You can usually tell when your asthma symptoms are getting worse than usual. People who have asthma attacks describe it as feeling like someone is sitting on their chest or feeling like they can’t get a good breath. Only you know what’s normal for you and what’s not. Some people have warning signs of an attack that build up. This …

Your healthcare provider will review your medical history, including information about your parents and siblings. Your provider will also ask you about your symptoms. Your provider will need to know any history of allergies, eczema (a bumpy rash caused by allergies) and other lung diseases. Your provider may order spirometry. This test measures airflow through your lungs and is used to diagnose and …

How a provider diagnoses aspergillosis depends on your symptoms and health history. Imaging like X-rays or CT scans, tests of fluid or tissue, and allergy tests all help to diagnose various forms of aspergillosis. Its symptoms look similar to many other illnesses, so your provider may need to do additional tests to rule out other conditions. What tests will be done to diagnose …

Your healthcare provider will assess your symptoms and perform a physical exam. You may get one or more of these tests: X-rays to detect fractures and signs of arthritis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

How are atrial septal defects diagnosed? Atrial septal defects are diagnosed through a physical exam along with tests that check your heart’s structure and function. Tests to diagnose atrial septal defects Your provider will run one or more tests to diagnose you with an ASD and learn how it’s affecting your heart. These include: Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG). An ECG shows your …