Which of the Following Tests Is Used to Determine Whether

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tests is used to determine whether a particular allergen is responsible for asthma?

• A)measure wheal-and-flare diameter after intradermal injection of allergen
• B)measure Arthus reaction diameter after intradermal injection of allergen
• C)inject a controlled amount of allergen intradermally and observe urticaria
• D)measure peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)following inhalation of allergen
• E)measure eosinophils in nasal secretions following inhalation of allergen.

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