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bronchial challenge, bronchial challenge test, a challenge test in which a nonspecific agent such as histamine or methacholine is applied to the bronchi and they are assessed for a bronchoconstriction reaction. Also called bronchial provocation. See inhalational challenge. bronchial challenge Inhalation of antigens to detect allergic reactions; in a positive BC, the Pt's temperature and WBC count rise, and the FEV1, and FVC fall within 4–12 hrs of inhalation How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We thus obtained a time course of the parameters R, G, and H for the 5 minutes after bronchial challenge in the mice. 1] and PEF according to time were performed during the 8 hr following allergen bronchial challenge for each of the 24 exposures. He had a 20% decrease in Forced Expiratory Volume 1 with bronchial challenge to the poinsettia extract. |
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