Provocative Inhalation Test

Provocative inhalation test: what is it and how is it carried out?

A provocative inhalation test is one of the methods for diagnosing allergic diseases such as bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis. This method involves inhaling the allergen in the form of an aerosol through the patient’s respiratory tract, after which the degree of obstruction of the bronchi is assessed.

A provocative inhalation test is carried out in a specially equipped room with a controlled allergen concentration. The patient is asked to inhale an aerosol containing a certain concentration of the allergen for several minutes. The patient's airway is then assessed using spirometry and other clinical methods.

This diagnostic method allows you to determine the presence of an allergic reaction in the patient’s body and identify the most likely allergen causing this reaction. This allows the doctor to prescribe the most effective treatment aimed at reducing allergy symptoms and reducing the risk of complications.

Despite its effectiveness, a provocative inhalation test can be dangerous for patients with severe forms of allergic diseases and other diseases of the respiratory system. Therefore, before carrying out this procedure, it is necessary to conduct a thorough examination of the patient and obtain his consent to perform it.

In general, a provocative inhalation test is an effective method for diagnosing allergic diseases, which allows you to determine the most likely allergen and prescribe the most effective treatment. However, before performing this procedure, it is necessary to carefully assess the patient’s condition and obtain his consent to perform it.

Provocative inhalation test In cardiology (often in medical practice in general) is known to many doctors and is often called a provocative reaction. In the meaning discussed below, this is, of course, a “provocation.” And yet, in my opinion, it is worth trying to define it as a medical