Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Bronchial Provocation Tests

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

37 entry terms
  • Allergen Bronchial Provocation Tests
  • Allergen Challenge, Endobronchial
  • Antigen Bronchial Provocation Tests
  • Bronchial Allergen Challenge
  • Bronchial Challenge Tests
  • Endobronchial Challenge Tests
  • Inhalation Provocation Tests
  • Provocation Tests, Bronchial
  • Allergen Challenge, Bronchial
  • Allergen Challenges, Bronchial
  • Allergen Challenges, Endobronchial
  • Bronchial Allergen Challenges
  • Bronchial Challenge Test
  • Bronchial Provocation Test
  • Challenge Test, Bronchial
  • Challenge Test, Endobronchial
  • Challenge Tests, Bronchial
  • Challenge Tests, Endobronchial
  • Challenge, Bronchial Allergen
  • Challenge, Endobronchial Allergen
  • Challenges, Bronchial Allergen
  • Challenges, Endobronchial Allergen
  • Endobronchial Allergen Challenge
  • Endobronchial Allergen Challenges
  • Endobronchial Challenge Test
  • Inhalation Provocation Test
  • Provocation Test, Bronchial
  • Provocation Test, Inhalation
  • Provocation Tests, Inhalation
  • Test, Bronchial Challenge
  • Test, Bronchial Provocation
  • Test, Endobronchial Challenge
  • Test, Inhalation Provocation
  • Tests, Bronchial Challenge
  • Tests, Bronchial Provocation
  • Tests, Endobronchial Challenge
  • Tests, Inhalation Provocation

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Previous Indexing

  • Allergens (1966-1979)
  • Asthma (1966-1979)
  • Bronchi (1966-1979)
  • Histamine (1966-1979)
  • Respiratory Function Tests (1966-1979)
  • specific respiratory function test (1966-1979)

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  1. E01w.370.386.700w.125w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bronchial Provocation Tests. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001985. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001985
  2. Bronchial Provocation Tests. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronchial_challenge_test
  3. Bronchial Provocation Tests. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1925324