EXHALED NITRIC OXIDE IN PEDIATRIC ASTHMA – CERTITUDES AND PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

The exhaled nitric oxide measurement is one of the methods used in bronchial infl ammation assessment. Relatively new, this measurement is non-invasive and more and more accessible, thus even the pediatric patients are able to benefi t. The authors are making a brief history followed by the technical details of the measurement and the practical use for the diagnosis and therapy monitoring in bronchial asthma.

Keywords

• nitric oxide
• asthma
• child