Overdiagnosis of asthma in children in primary care: a retrospective analysis

2016160 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Ingrid Looijmans‐van den Akker · Leidsche Rijn Julius Health Centers

Karen van Luijn · Leidsche Rijn Julius Health Centers

Theo Verheij · University Medical Center Utrecht

Abstract

Overdiagnosis of childhood asthma is common in primary care, leading to unnecessary treatment, disease burden, and impact on quality of life. However, only in a small percentage of children is a diagnosis of asthma confirmed by lung function tests.

Topics & Keywords

Asthma and respiratory diseases Respiratory and Cough-Related Research Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of General Practice

Volume 66, Issue 644, pp. e152-e157

DOI: 10.3399/bjgp16x683965

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