Methacholine bronchial provocation measured by spirometry versus wheeze detection in preschool children

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Determination of PC<sub>20</sub>-FEV<sub>1</sub> during Methacholine bronchial provocation test (MCT) is considered to be impossible in preschool children, as it requires repetitive spirometry sets. The aim of...

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Main Authors: Yahav Yaacov, Efrati Ori, Barak Asher, Elias Nael, Beck Raphael, Bentur Lea, Vilozni Daphna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-06-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/5/19