Newly published research in JAMA presents an alternative: a nasal swab test that researchers say accurately diagnoses a child’s asthma subtype. Researchers used the new tests in three studies of ...

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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new nasal swab test that identifies specific asthma subtypes in kids, which can lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment ...

Fast, Easy Nasal Swab Helps Diagnose Asthma Type in Kids By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Not sure what’s causing your child’s asthma?

A recent study published in the journal JAMA reveals that researchers have developed a nasal swab test for children that can help diagnose certain asthma subtype or endotype. The study conducted ...

They will perform a single nasal swab and they will analyse this swab for microbiology and antimicrobial resistance. This will be compared to similar data already obtained for patients who have a ...