Evaluation of Airway Inflammation in Children with Asthma

Non-invasive techniques may assist in the management of children with asthma by detecting chronic airway inflammation documented by low exhaled breath condensate (EBC) pH and an increased expired nitric oxide (eNO) as compared to healthy-matched control children.

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2010-02, Vol.125 (2), p.AB43-AB43
Main Authors: Clayton, S, Kendall, C.J, Scott, L.M, Metcalfe, D.D, Carter, M.C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergy and Immunology
Asthma
Children & youth
Cytokines
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Summary:Non-invasive techniques may assist in the management of children with asthma by detecting chronic airway inflammation documented by low exhaled breath condensate (EBC) pH and an increased expired nitric oxide (eNO) as compared to healthy-matched control children.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2009.12.200