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Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Breath Tests > Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Testing

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Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Testing  

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Definition

  • Test to measure the levels of NITRIC OXIDE (an ENDOTHELIUM-DEPENDENT RELAXING FACTOR) in the exhaled air. FeNO test is used to determine levels of inflammation in the pulmonary ENDOTHELIUM often associated with endothelium associated diseases, e.g., ASTHMA.

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  • Exhaled Nitric Oxide Test
  • FeNO Test

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