The Accuracy of a Screening Tool in Epidemiological Studies-An Example of Exhaled Nitric Oxide in Paediatric Asthma.

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)

FeNO accuracy decreases with increasing prevalence of the respiratory disease and symptoms. The best accuracy for the FeNO cut-off in the screening of asthma for epidemiological purposes is 35 ppb. For isolated asthma, the best accuracy for FeNO was 92.9%.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
nitric oxide
allergic rhinitis
emergency department
intensive care unit
cystic fibrosis
hydrogen peroxide
air pollution