Question

A 10-year-old is brought in with a history of recurrent wheezing episodes triggered by exercise. He has normal spirometry at rest. Which test helps confirm exercise-induced bronchoconstriction?

Accepted Answer

Exercise challenge test

Answer

Peak flow diary

Answer

Challenge test with histamine

Answer

Challenge test with methacholine

Answer

Chest X-ray

Practice question

A 10-year-old is brought in with a history of recurrent wheezing episodes triggered by exercise. He has normal spirometry at rest. Which test helps confirm exercise-induced bronchoconstriction?