[Inhalation challenges with agents in diagnosis of occupational asthma]
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[Inhalation challenges with agents in diagnosis of occupational asthma]
Abstract
Inhalation challenges with agents causing occupational asthma are presented. We discuss their meaning among other diagnostic method, safety requirements, indications and contraindications. The study contains the description of most frequent delivery procedures as well as rules of assessment of bronchial response and result interpretation.
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