Open AccessImpulse Oscillometry System for the Diagnosis of Wheezing Episode in Children in Office Practice
Author(s) -
Suhas P. Kulkarni,
Anil Bapurao Kurane,
D. M. Sakate
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of asthma and allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.162
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1178-6965
DOI - 10.2147/jaa.s344643
Subject(s) - medicine , salbutamol , pediatrics , asthma , respiratory system
Objectively differentiating between wheezing episodes and other respiratory disorders will be helpful in treatment in office practice. The impulse oscillometry system has been useful in assessing airway resistance in children 3-6 years old. As the reference values are different in geographical regions the use of the impulse oscillometry is still limited. Comparison between the percent change in IOS parameters as compared to reference standards and changes in actual IOS parameters was done to diagnose wheezing episodes.