General instructions for Bronchial provocation test (methacholine test)
Test to evaluate the sensitivity of the airways and identify potential asthma.
- Fasting: Strict fasting is not required, but we recommend not eating large amounts beforehand.
- Medication: It is vital to stop most inhaled asthma medication days or hours before. Always consult your doctor.
- Clothing and Accessories: Comfortable clothes that do not tighten the chest.
- Specific Requirements: Avoid tobacco, intense exercise, caffeine, and chocolate in the preceding hours.
- Expected discomfort or pain from the test: You may experience temporary coughing, tightness, or breathing difficulty. Staff will apply medication to reverse these symptoms quickly.
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