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. 2022 Jan 3;14(1):e20898. doi: 10.7759/cureus.20898

Table 1. Diagnostic tests for EIB in elite athletes.

EIB: Exercise-induced bronchospasm, FEV1: Forced expiratory volume in one second

Test Criteria (FEV1)
Bronchodilation test ↑ FEV1 > 12% and 200 ml
Eucapnic voluntary hyperventilation ↓ FEV1 > 10%
Exercise test ↓ FEV1 > 10%
Methacholine test ↓ FEV1 > 20%
Hyperosmolar test (saline, mannitol) ↓ FEV1 > 15%