Methapharm Respiratory Blog
Find your ‘Why’ as an RT
Ralph Stumbo Jr RRT CPFTWe all have a story about how we ended up in Respiratory Therapy. Some of them are pretty straight forward: from high school to college to your first job. Others, like myself, sort of “backed into it”. I was in college to become a science...
Providers Guide to Oxygen Delivery Devices
Author: Sheila Mackie, RRT Prescribing long-term oxygen therapy for your patient can be complex given the reimbursement structure, government regulations, and the variety of device options. In addition, Physicians, PAs (Physician Assistant), and NPs (Nurse...
Career Transitions – From Clinic to Industry
Author: Holy Wilson, RPFT When I was asked if I would like to write for this blog I had just moved from the U.S. to southern Portugal. It was the perfect time to put my journey into words of how I transitioned from working as a Pulmonary Function Technologist in...
Asthma is (not) just asthma
Asthma is (not) just asthma Isn’t it just asthma? Actually, no. Over the years, the definition of asthma has changed. Rather than a catch-all diagnosis for bronchoconstriction, airway inflammation, wheezing, cough and mucus production, asthma is recognized as an...
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Methapharm Respiratory is proud to work with healthcare practitioners to support the right diagnosis for patients exhibiting common respiratory symptoms such as cough, wheeze, and shortness of breath. We are a trusted partner for bronchoprovocation testing, supplying...
About Provocholine
What is Provocholine?
Find out MoreWhat is Provocholine?
Provocholine is the only FDA approved methacholine chloride for the diagnosis of bronchial hyperresponsiveness. A negative methacholine challenge test can essentially rule out asthma.
Frequently Asked Questions
See the AnswersFAQ's
Here are the answers to the common questions about Provocholine and the methacholine challenge test.
Educational Resources
Online Courses
Free online training courses that can earn you up to three CRCE credits.
Mixing Visuals
Training videos and dilution aids created to assist with the preparation of the three most common dosing protocols.
Guidelines
Links to both international and country specific guidelines that include bronchial challenge testing.
Publications
Searchable list with links to the most relevant and recent publications on methacholine challenge testing.