Comparison of the sensitivity and specificity of the methacholine challenge test and exercise test for the diagnosis of asthma in athletes

T. Molostova, M. Mustafina, A. Cherniak, Z. Naumenko, L. Shogenova, Z. Aisanov (Moscow, Russian Federation)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Airway calibre, airway challenge and assessment of oxygenation
Session: Airway calibre, airway challenge and assessment of oxygenation
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1278
Disease area: Airway diseases

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T. Molostova, M. Mustafina, A. Cherniak, Z. Naumenko, L. Shogenova, Z. Aisanov (Moscow, Russian Federation). Comparison of the sensitivity and specificity of the methacholine challenge test and exercise test for the diagnosis of asthma in athletes. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 1278

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