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Titel:

Evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in patients with suspected asthma: study protocol for a prospective diagnostic study.

Dokumenttyp:
Journal Article
Autor(en):
Kellerer, Christina; Hapfelmeier, Alexander; Jörres, Rudolf A; Schultz, Konrad; Brunn, Benjamin; Schneider, Antonius
Abstract:
INTRODUCTION: The measurement of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) is promising for diagnosing asthma and might substitute for bronchial provocation (BP) tests. To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of FeNO within a confirmatory study, the following hypotheses will be tested: (1) A FeNO cut-off >50 ppb (parts per billion) is suitable for diagnosing asthma (sensitivity 35%, specificity 95%); (2) If the clinical symptoms 'allergic rhinitis' and 'wheezing' are present, asthma can be diagnosed a...     »
Zeitschriftentitel:
BMJ Open
Jahr:
2021
Band / Volume:
11
Heft / Issue:
2
Volltext / DOI:
doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045420
PubMed:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33579773
Print-ISSN:
2044-6055
TUM Einrichtung:
Institut für Medizinische Statistik und Epidemiologie; Lehrstuhl für Allgemeinmedizin (Prof. Schneider) (keine SAP-Zuordnung!)
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