Prediction of asthma exacerbations in children by innovative exhaled inflammatory markers: results of a longitudinal study.

In asthma management guidelines the primary goal of treatment is asthma control. To date, asthma control, guided by symptoms and lung function, is not optimal in many children and adults. Direct monitoring of airway inflammation in exhaled breath may improve asthma control and reduce the number of e...

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Main Authors: Dillys van Vliet, Ariel Alonso, Ger Rijkers, Jan Heynens, Philippe Rosias, Jean Muris, Quirijn Jöbsis, Edward Dompeling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4370663?pdf=render