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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
[Exhaled nitric oxide in pediatric asthma]
Francisco Alvarez Caro1, Alejandro Pérez Guirado, Paloma Ruiz Del Árbol Sánchez
1Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital Carmen y Severo Ochoa, Cangas del Narcea. franciscoalvarez130@msn.com
Abstract:
Exhaled nitric oxide has become a new diagnostic tool in pediatric daily practice. It provides valuable information on the nature of the underlying inflammation, being useful to establish the diagnosis and to differentiate which patients could benefit more from the anti-inflammatory treatment. As well, it can be useful in predicting asthmatic exacerbations and be used as a guide to make therapeutic modifications. Taking everything to account, the pediatrician has to know its interpretation and its applications. This manuscript reviews the main applications of exhaled nitric oxide in pediatric asthma.
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