ASTHMA can be defined as a disease of the bronchi producing diffuse, reversible bronchial obstruction. The bronchial tree of patients with asthma is hypersensitive to the effects of dust, cold air, ...

Background Methacholine hyperresponsiveness is prevalent in elite athletes. Comparative studies have hitherto been limited to methacholine, eucapnic voluntary hyperpnoea and exercise. This study ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Methacholine and exercise challenge tests with impulse oscillometry were used to identify probable asthma in ...

Obesity is associated with increased prevalence and incidence of asthma, but the mechanism is unknown. Obesity reduces lung volumes, which can increase airway responsiveness, and increases resistive ...