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Episodic difficulty with inhale; also chronic rhinitis. dr doesn't suspect asthma but wishes to rule it out with methacholine test. effective test?
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Yes: This has a 70%-90% sensitivity in determining whether you have asthma or not. If negative, then other causes will have to be considered.
Answered 3/10/2014
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