On the basis of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) guidelines, when a diagnosis of asthma is being made, which of the following criteria are recommended?
I. That the patient be free of any comorbidity
II. That a physical examination be performed
III. That spirometry is conducted to determine the presence of reversible disease
IV. That a detailed medical history be conducted

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The NAEPP guidelines recommend a detailed medical history, physical examination, and spirometry to determine reversible disease. It is also important to determine the severity, control, and responsiveness to therapy to determine the patient's current asthma status. Once a diagnosis has been made, it is important that the clinician use methods (e.g., testing for allergies and determining IgE levels) to identify precipitating factors.

On the Basis of the National Asthma Education and Prevention