Comparison between impulse oscillometry parameters and spirometry for the diagnosis of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in asthmatic children and adolescents.
Marco Aurélio de Valois Correia JúniorEdil de Albuquerque Rodrigues FilhoRicardo César Espinhara TenórioClaudio Gonçalves de AlbuquerqueLaienne Carla BarbosaPolyanna Guerra Chaves QuirinoEmanuel SarinhoDécio MedeirosJosé Ângelo RizzoPublished in: Pediatric pulmonology (2022)
IOS parameters have a significant inverse correlation with FEV1. This study presents cut-off points for EIB diagnosis for R5Hz, AX, and Fres, however, the findings in IOS parameters should be used and interpreted carefully if the goal is to replace spirometry.