Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination suggested a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. Is a high FENO value always indicative of asthma?Doctor's answer:
This value being high does not necessarily prove it is asthma; it still requires lung percussion. If wheezing reappears, it can be confirmed as asthma. The recurrence of wheezing is primarily considered an expression of allergy and requires targeted treatment. Some anti-allergic medications combined with minimal amounts of hormones are used for regulation and treatment. Additionally, methods such as inhalation therapy are also used to manage the condition together.