Methacholine challenge in the evaluation of chronic cough.

Abstract

Inhalation challenge with methacholine is helpful in establishing the diagnosis of hyperreactive airways disease and its association with cough. It remains a valuable, safe, diagnostic tool. It appears that cough resulting from hyperreactive airways disease is a common clinical disorder that can be treated successfully in nearly all patients. Fifty percent of these patients go on to have more typical signs and symptoms of bronchial asthma over time.

• Authors: W M Corrao
• Journal: Allergy proceedings : the official journal of regional and state allergy societies (Allergy Proc) 1989 Sep-Oct Vol. 10 Issue 5 Pg. 313-5 ISSN: 1046-9354 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2684751 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Methacholine Compounds
• Methacholine Chloride

Topics

• Adult
• Asthma (complications, diagnosis)
• Bronchial Provocation Tests (methods)
• Chronic Disease
• Cough (etiology)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Humans
• Methacholine Chloride
• Methacholine Compounds
• Respiratory Hypersensitivity (diagnosis)