Measurement of exhaled nitric oxide in the diagnosis of asthma
Authors:
Petr Čáp
Authors‘ workplace:
Centrum alergologie a klinické imunologie Nemocnice Na Homolce, Praha
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2011; 150: 297-298
Category:
Special Articles
Overview
Currently exhaled nitric oxide is taken for the best inflammatory marker used in diagnosis of asthma. This short communication deals with recent recommendation, our own experience and comments on the importance of exhaled nitric oxide in clinical practise.
Key words:
nitric oxide, asthma, inflammation.
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