
Is it asthma — or something else? In this episode of MedSpeak, we untangle the web of chronic cough and unexplained breathlessness to reveal how asthma hides in plain sight. From cough-variant and exercise-induced asthma to confusing mimics like GERD and vocal cord dysfunction, we decode what every clinician should know (but often overlooks).🎯 Learn when to suspect atypical asthma, how to use updated diagnostics like FeNO and spirometry, and why ICS-formoterol is changing the way we treat even mild cases.👩⚕️ Includes a real case, clinical clues, and 2025 guideline pearls.Whether you’re a doctor, a med student, or someone who just can’t stop coughing — this episode might just be your wake-up call.