Abstract:Background: Methacholine challenge (MCC) is the most common method to
detect airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR). Although MCC is accepted as
safe diagnostic tool, it is time consuming and could be exhausting for
patients. Thus, it might be helpful to identify predictive factors for
AHR. We aimed to develop a diagnostic tool for predicting AHR in
children with respiratory symptoms without obstructive pattern. Methods:
Data from children who had undergone MCC were analyzed retrospectively.
The demographic features… Show more
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