Explain what confirmatory testing is evidence based practice for diagnosing asthma and how this information can guide the treatment plan.

  1. Based on the history provided, the health care provider suspects asthma with varying frequency and intensity. Describe whether this condition is restrictive or obstructive and support with evidence.
  2. Describe the pathophysiologic process that occurs with asthma and support with evidence from the literature.
  3. Explain what confirmatory testing is evidence based practice for diagnosing asthma and how this information can guide the treatment plan.