In anatomical sources, the aorta is usually divided into sections. One way of classifying a part of the aorta is by anatomical compartment, where the thoracic aorta (or thoracic portion of the aorta) runs from the heart to the diaphragm. The aorta then continues downward as the abdominal aorta (or abdominal portion of the aorta) diaphragm to the aortic bifurcation.
You can perform an allergy skin test on infants as young as six months, but they're not considered totally reliable in kids younger than two years old. Before going ahead with any type of skin test, a doctor usually takes a few factors into account.
The Asthma Control Test is designed for adults and adolescents 12 years or older. If your child is 4 to 11 years old, take the Childhood Asthma Control Test* along with your child. Asthma Control Test is a trademark of QualityMetric incorporated. *The Childhood Asthma Control Test was developed by GSK.