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Is methacholine challenge on its way out?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
I have not needed to order the challenge test for a long time now. I see the need for this test is declining.
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at Mission Health
Why is that? Are there data to show it's not usefu...
at Saint Josephs Health Woodland Park
There is a role for methacholine challenge. I orde...
at Mehanni Maged Office
Its benefit is for medicolegal reason only. It's v...
at Critical Doctor On Call
Outside of a university setting, or for medicolega...
at Saint Lawrence Pulmonology
Methacholine challenge test is performed in our in...
at Atrium Medical Center
It is a very sensitive test but not specific and a...
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