Bronchial Challenge Testing

Bronchial Challenge Testing is a diagnostic procedure used to assess how responsive your airways are to potential triggers. During the test, you inhale gradually increasing amounts of a substance, such as a small amount of methacholine or exercise, to see if your airways constrict more than normal. This helps doctors determine if you have asthma or airway hyperreactivity. The procedure is closely monitored, and your breathing is carefully checked throughout to ensure safety. If your airways react strongly, it indicates increased sensitivity and airway narrowing typical of asthma or similar conditions.