Bronchial Provocation Tests (definition)

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Definition: Tests involving inhalation of allergens (nebulized or in dust form), nebulized pharmacologically active solutions (e.g., histamine, methacholine), or control solutions, followed by assessment of respiratory function. These tests are used in the diagnosis of asthma.

DF: BP TESTS

Other names Provocation Tests, Bronchial; Inhalation Provocation Tests; Bronchial Challenge Tests; Antigen Bronchial Provocation Tests; Allergen Challenge, Endobronchial; Allergen Bronchial Provocation Tests; Bronchial Allergen Challenge; Tests, Inhalation Provocation; Tests, Endobronchial Challenge; Tests, Bronchial Provocation; Tests, Bronchial Challenge; Test, Inhalation Provocation; Test, Endobronchial Challenge; Test, Bronchial Provocation; Test, Bronchial Challenge; Provocation Tests, Inhalation; Provocation Test, Inhalation; Provocation Test, Bronchial; Inhalation Provocation Test; Endobronchial Challenge Test

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