Reference values of fractional excretion of exhaled nitric oxide among non-smokers and current smokers

Abstract Background Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) is used to assess of airway inflammation; diagnose asthma and monitor adherence to advised therapy. Reliable and accurate reference values for FENO are needed for both non-smoking and current smoking adults in the clinical setting. The prese...

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Main Authors: Kjell Torén, Nicola Murgia, Linus Schiöler, Björn Bake, Anna-Carin Olin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-017-0456-9