The test for asthma involves a breathing test (known as spirometry) which may be done before and after administration of a bronchodilator to determine if there is reversible obstruction of the airways. In addition, a substance known as methacholine (known to induce airway narrowing), may be used to determine if the airways are hyperresponsive (typical of asthmatics). These tests are available in most major restructured hospitals.
Senior Consultant
MBBS, MRCP
Clinical Interests: Severe Asthma, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, Cough
MBBS(Melbourne), MRCP (UK), FAMS
Clinical Interests: General Internal Medicine, Obstetric Medicine
MBBS, PHD
Clinical Interests: Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Consultant
MBBS (S’pore), GDFM, M Med (Int Med), MRCS (Ed), MRCP (UK), EDIC
Clinical Interests: Intensive Care Medicine, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Airway Diseases, Pulmonary Rehabilitation
MBBS, MRCS(Edin), MRCP(UK), MMed
Clinical Interests: Interstitial Lung Disease, Orphan Lung Disease, Sarcoid
MBBS, MRCP (UK), MMED (Internal Med)
Clinical Interests: Pulmonary Hypertension, Intensive Care Medicine, Refractory Chronic Cough
