This service or treatment is generally covered by most health insurance policies. You are responsible for checking your insurance policy cover, and you may need a referral letter. Check which insurance companies are covered.
Bronchial provocation tests can also be called bronchial challenge tests, airway provocation tests or direct challenge tests.
The tests are used to assess the sensitivity of your airways. One part of the testing involves breathing in a powder or mist that can ‘challenge’ or irritate the airways, causing the airways to narrow. If your airways are very sensitive, they will be affected by a lower dose of the irritant than people who have healthy airways.