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The impact of time of day on the diagnostic performance of tests for asthma.

Ran WangStephen J FowlerRobert MaidstoneLaura HealySarah DrakeLesley LoweAngela SimpsonClare S MurrayHannah Jane Durrington
Published in: ERJ open research (2024)
Performing fractional exhaled nitric oxide and bronchodilator reversibility tests in the morning is more likely to lead to a positive test result than when performed in the afternoon. Therefore, time of day should be considered during test interpretation. https://bit.ly/4b79e5J.
Keyphrases
  • nitric oxide
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • lung function
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • nitric oxide synthase
  • allergic rhinitis
  • air pollution