inhalational challenge

inhalational challenge: a type of challenge test done to determine reactivity to drugs or causative allergens in atopic or extrinsic asthma; a dilute concentrate of the suspected substance is inhaled and the patient is assessed for bronchial reactivity, which may be either early or late. Called also inhalational provocation and inhalational challenge test.

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inhalational challenge test — see under challenge … Medical dictionary
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