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Allergen Administration in Bronchial Provocation Tests

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Abstract

Allergen inhalation tests measure the respiratory response to inhaled allergen. The response can be localised to the airways, to the peripheral respiratory tissues or both. In this chapter we will deal only with airway (asthmatic) responses. The materials and methods described in this chapter are those used in our laboratory, however, the principles are generally applicable. Alternative methods are considered in the Discussion.

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  1. Firestone Regional Chest and Allergy Unit, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    B. J. O. Wong & F. E. Hargreave

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  1. Istituto di Malattie Respiratorie, Policlinico — Pad. Litta, Via F. Sforza, 35, Milano, 20100, Italy

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Wong, B.J.O., Hargreave, F.E. (1993). Allergen Administration in Bronchial Provocation Tests. In: Allegra, L., Braga, P.C., Dal Negro, R. (eds) Methods in Asthmology. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2263-8_10

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