bronchial challenge


challenge

 [chal´enj] 1. to administer a chemical substance to a patient for observation of whether the normal physiological response occurs.2. in immunology, to administer antigen to evoke an immunologic response in a previously sensitized individual.3. the administration of such a substance in order to assess for a response; called also provocation.bronchial challenge (inhalational challenge) bronchial challenge test.

bronchial challenge

Inhalation of antigens to detect allergic reactions; in a positive BC, the Pt's temperature and WBC count rise, and the FEV1, and FVC fall within 4–12 hrs of inhalation