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A Novel Inhalation Mask System to Deliver High Concentrations of Nitric Oxide Gas in Spontaneously Breathing Subjects
Published on: May 4, 2021
Hand-held nitric oxide sensor NIOX MINO® for the monitoring of respiratory disorders
Mauro Maniscalco1, Jon O Lundberg
1Section of Respiratory Diseases, Hospital 'S. Maria della Pietà' of Casoria, Naples, Italy. mauromaniscalco@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Measurements of exhaled nitric oxide have been proposed as a tool to improve the control of asthma and inflammatory airways disease, including the patient's response to anti-inflammatory treatment and to predict loss of control and to monitor compliance with treatment. Several techniques have been used to assess exhaled nitric oxide gas and the majority of studies have used the chemiluminescence method. More recently, a new hand-held electrochemical sensor NIOX MINO(®) has been developed. Here, we will review the use of the NIOX MINO for the study of respiratory disorders.
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