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Measurement of Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Carbon Monoxide
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Abstract
Nitric oxide (NO) can be detected in the exhaled air and the concentration of exhaled NO is increased in patients with airway inflammation such as asthma and bronchiectasis. This suggests that exhaled NO may provide a noninvasive means of monitoring inflammation in the respiratory tract.
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Nitric Oxide Allergic Rhinitis Soft Palate Total Lung Capacity Certified Concentration
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