Fractional exhaled nitric oxide measurements in rhinitis and asthma in children

Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2011 Oct;24(4 Suppl):29-32. doi: 10.1177/03946320110240s407.

Abstract

Exaled nitric oxide (FeNO) is considered a good noninvasive marker to assess airway inflammation in asthma and allergic rhinitis. In asthma, exhaled NO is very useful to verify adherence to therapy, and to predict upcoming asthma exacerbations. It has been also proposed that adjusting anti-inflammatory drugs guided by the monitoring of exhaled NO, could improve overall asthma control. Other studies showed increased FeNO levels in subjects with allergic rhinitis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Asthma / diagnosis*
  • Asthma / metabolism*
  • Breath Tests*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Nitric Oxide / analysis*
  • Nitric Oxide / metabolism
  • Rhinitis / diagnosis*
  • Rhinitis / metabolism*

Substances

  • Nitric Oxide