Table 2 Comparison of exercise (ECT) and mannitol (MCT) challenge test results in 14 patients with exercise induced bronchoconstriction
Day 0 (Baseline) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
MCT positive | MCT negative | Total | |
ECT positive | 7 | 7 | 14 |
ECT negative | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 7 | 7 | 14 |
Efficiency of MCT for the diagnosis of a positive ECT = 50% | |||
Day 7 (under budesonide therapy) | |||
MCT positive | MCT negative | Total | |
ECT positive | 2 | 2 | 4 |
ECT negative | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Total | 7 | 7 | 14 |
Efficiency of MCT for the diagnosis of a positive ECT = 50% | |||
Day 14 (under budesonide and montelukast therapy) | |||
MCT positive | MCT negative | Total | |
ECT positive | 0 | 2 | 2 |
ECT negative | 2 | 10 | 12 |
Total | 2 | 12 | 14 |
Efficiency of MCT for the diagnosis of a positive ECT = 71% | |||