title: [Evaluation of free walking as a provocation method for detection of nonspecific bronchial hyperreactivity in children].
abstract: The bronchial hyperreactivity alone does not stand for illness but it is typical of asthma. Nonspecific tests are on a low level of standardization and the results of various research groups are difficult to compare. We used the free running provocation test compared with the inhalation test of acetylcholine in a routine lung function laboratory. Using the flow-volume curve both methods were of a comparable value although not absolute equal. Running-provocation seems to be especially qualified for the ascertainment of exercise-induced bronchospasm. A preexisting obstruction more often led to a positive result with increased reaction. The MEF values on low level of FVC proved to be especially sensitive. Free-running using the flow-volume curve for evaluation of ventilation is a cheap, noninvasive, natural, and in our opinion qualified method for the estimation of nonspecific bronchial hyperreactivity.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Kinderheilkunde, Medizinische Akademie Magdeburg, BRD.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hühnerbein
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zapletal
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Samánek
mesh_terms: D000109:Acetylcholine; D000293:Adolescent; D000403:Airway Resistance / Q000502:physiology; D001250:Asthma, Exercise-Induced / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001980:Bronchi / Q000503:physiopathology; D016535:Bronchial Hyperreactivity / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001985:Bronchial Provocation Tests / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D005080:Exercise Test; D006801:Humans; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D016138:Walking
chemical_list: D000109:Acetylcholine
vernacular_title: Bewertung des freien Laufens als Provokationsmethode zum Nachweis einer unspezifischen bronchialen Hyperreaktivität bei Kindern.