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Title:

Accuracy of FENO for diagnosing asthma: a systematic review.

Document type:
Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review; Review
Author(s):
Karrasch, Stefan; Linde, Klaus; Rücker, Gerta; Sommer, Harriet; Karsch-Völk, Marlies; Kleijnen, Jos; Jörres, Rudolf A; Schneider, Antonius
Abstract:
Measurement of FE might substitute bronchial provocation for diagnosing asthma. We aimed to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of FE measurement compared with established reference standard.Systematic review and diagnostic meta-analysis. Data sources were Medline, Embase and Scopus up to 29 November 2015. Sensitivity and specificity were estimated using a bivariate model. Additionally, summary receiver-operating characteristic curves were estimated.26 studies with 4518 participants (median 113)...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Thorax
Year:
2017
Journal volume:
72
Journal issue:
2
Pages contribution:
109-116
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1136/thoraxjnl-2016-208704
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27388487
Print-ISSN:
0040-6376
TUM Institution:
Lehrstuhl für Allgemeinmedizin (Prof. Schneider) (keine SAP-Zuordnung!)
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