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A member asked:
I had a methocholine challenge test. my numbers improved by 10%after the methocholine was administered. why?
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Negative for asthma: Metacholine test is used to rule out asthma. A drop in the forced expiratory volume by more than 20% suggests asthma. I can only speculate on why your numbers improved and that will be better effort in the challenge part of the test.
Answered 8/14/2014
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