Tests

September 22, 2018

Endoscopy

Endoscopy is a technique to directly visualise the interior of hollow organs. An endoscope is a long, usually flexible tube, although there are also rigid ones. […]
September 22, 2018

Radiological studies

There are no radiological studies specific of asthma or allergy. Radiological studies are performed in these conditions rather to rule out other diseases, or complications often […]
September 22, 2018

Sweat Test

The sweat test is used for the diagnosis of a disease called cystic fibrosis (CF) or mucoviscidosis. The test has no direct relation to allergy or […]
September 22, 2018

Tuberculin Test

The tuberculin test is used to know if a person has had contact with the tuberculosis bacillus or Koch’s bacillus (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). It is performed injecting […]
September 22, 2018

Nitric Oxide Measuring

The measurement of exhaled nitric oxide is a test that measures the amount of this gas on the air that is exhaled from the lungs. The […]
September 22, 2018

Acoustic Rhinometry

Acoustic rhinometry is one of standard diagnostic tools in objective evaluation of nasal patency. It provides information on the geometry of nasal cavities by using acoustic […]
September 22, 2018

Rhinomanometry

Rhinomanometry is a standard diagnostic tool aiming to objectively evaluate the respiratory function of the nose. It measures pressure and flow during normal inspiration and expiration […]
September 22, 2018

Exercise Test

The exercise test is used for the evaluation of bronchospasm induced by exercise. Some patients show poor tolerance to physical exercise. This may be due to […]
September 22, 2018

Hyperreactivity tests

The airways of asthmatic patients are said to be hyperreactive or hypersensitive. This means that they react to several stimuli with bronchoconstriction, that is, the airways […]