Mean pulmonary function was significantly decreased in 57 patients during excretory urography. Patients with a history of allergy had significantly greater mean decreases in flow rates than those without. Twelve did not have significant decreases in pulmonary function after needle puncture and intravenous injection of 5% dextrose in water. Eight healthy subjects did not have significant mean decreases after intravenous injection of 5% saline. Most patients undergoing excretory urography have bronchospasm that is greater in magnitude in those with a history of allergy.
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