Fractional exhaled nitric oxide and forced expiratory volume in 1 second/forced vital capacity have predictive value of asthma exacerbation in Korean school children.

Min Gyu KangShin-Ae YoonJu-Han SimSeong Ill Woo

Published in: Asia Pacific allergy (2020)

Baseline spirometry had a predictive value of AE in school children. Sensitive spirometric parameters such as FEV1/FVC and FEF25%-75% can be used as prognostic factors to predict future childhood AE. FeNO value ≥ 35 ppb during monitoring was associated with AE in school children.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
nitric oxide
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
nitric oxide synthase
mechanical ventilation
early life
cystic fibrosis
allergic rhinitis
intensive care unit
young adults
childhood cancer
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation