Atlantic Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates, P

Atlantic Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates, P

Atlantic Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates, P.A.
Nadia Sadik, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.C.C.P.
Nancy C. Higgins, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.C.C.P.
Frances E. Loftus, D.O., F.C.C.P.
Aditya R. Bansal, M.D., F.C.C.P. / 741 South Second Avenue
Suite A
Galloway, New Jersey 08205
(609) 748-7300
Fax: (609) 748-7919

INSTRUCTIONS FOR METHACHOLINE CHALLENGE STUDY

Methacholine challenge is a study whereby your physician can determine the presence of or the severity of asthma.

This study is a series of breathing tests done after various dosages of the drug Methacholine has been administered. The drug is given via a hand held nebulizer in the presence of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist. When the maximum dosage has been met, a bronchodilator will be given to reverse any of the effects of the Methacholine. A physician will be within the office during the test should any problems arise.

  1. YOU MAY EAT A LITE MEAL PRIOR TO TESTING.
  1. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANY COFFEE, TEA, CHOCOLATE OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT CONTAINING CAFFEINE FOR AT LEAST 8 HOURS PRIOR TO THE TEST.
  1. DO NOT SMOKE ANY THING WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE TEST. IN ADDITION, NO SMOKING 24 HOURS AFTER THE TEST.
  1. DISCONTINUE ANY INHALED BREATHING MEDICATIONS, Please check list of medications on the reverse side of this form. IF YOU BECOME SEVERELY SHORT OF BREATH, PLEASE TAKE YOUR MEDICATION AND INDICATE THAT AT THE TIME OF YOUR TEST
  1. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WEARING PERFUME.
  1. TESTING WILL TAKE AT LEAST AN HOUR. PLEASE PLAN ON AT LEAST THAT LONG OF A TIME PERIOD.

PLEASE, if there any questions prior to the test, call this office and ask for the RESPIRATORY THERAPIST.

Revised 09/11/14

Specializing in Lung Diseases, Lung allergies, Critical and Intensive Care Medicine, Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy, Lung Cancer,
Occupational Lung Diseases, Sleep Apnea and Disorders, Pulmonary Function Testing, Exercise Physiology, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Atlantic Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates, P.A.
METHACOLINE CHALLNGE TESTING - MEDICATION INSTRUCTIONS
MEDICATION / TIME INTERVAL TO HOLD MEDICATION PRIOR TO TESTING
Albuterol/Albuterol Sulfate / 8 Hours
Proventil/Proair/Ventolin / 8 Hours
Xopenex / 8 Hours
Atrovent / 24 Hours
Combivent / Duoneb / 24 Hours
Ipratropium Bromide / 24 Hours
Q-nsal/Aerospan / 24 Hours
Flovent/Flonase / 24 Hours
Pulmicort / 24 Hours
Q-var / 24 Hours
Alvesco / 24 Hours
Advair / 48 Hours
Foridil / 48Hours
Salmoterol / 48 Hours
Serevent / 48 Hours
Symbicort / Pulmicort / 48 Hours
Breo / Anoro / 48 Hours
Spiriva / 48 Hours
Tudorza / 48 Hours
Theophylline / 24 Hours
Uniphyl / 48 Hours
Daliresp / 24 Hours
Acolate / 24 Hours
Singulair / 24 Hours
Allegra/Allegra-D / 3 Days
Benedryl / 3 Days
Chlor-trimetron / 3 Days
Claritin/Claritin-d / 3 Days
Dimetane/Dimetapp / 3 Days
Phenergan/Phenergan-D / 3 Days
Sudafed / 3 Days
Contac / 3 Days
Zytrec / 3 Days
Coffee, tea, chocolate & Cola / Day of study (approximately 6 hours)
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO THE TESTING, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT
609-748-7300 AND ASK TO SPEAK WITH THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
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