What are bronchial challenge tests?

Also known as: bronchial provocation tests, methacholine challenge test.

A bronchial challenge test is a tool used by physicians to diagnose asthma and other breathing problems. It involves using chemicals or allergens in a controlled environment to simulate the symptoms of asthma, and then diagnose the results.

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Reviewed by: Antonio Rodriguez, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM