Open AccessRe-evaluation of the diagnostic value of fractional exhaled nitric oxide & its impact in patients with asthma
Author(s) -
Lixiu He,
Meihui Wei,
Jian Luo,
Wenjuan Du,
Liangliang Zhang,
Lanlan Zhang,
ChunTao Liu
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of medical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.578
H-Index - 87
ISSN - 0971-5916
DOI - 10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_1478_16
Subject(s) - exhaled nitric oxide , medicine , asthma , receiver operating characteristic , confidence interval , atopy , gastroenterology , methacholine , bronchodilator , area under the curve , exhalation , population , spirometry , anesthesia , respiratory disease , lung , environmental health
The diagnostic value of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in patients with asthma remains controversial. This study was aimed to re-evaluate the diagnostic value of FeNO in specific groups with asthma and identify potential factors associated with FeNO.