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Patients & Consumers Conditions En Español Find an Allergist / Immunologist Just for Kids New Research Parent Resources Pollen Levels Publications Real Life Stories Request a Speaker School Tools Seniors The Virtual Allergist™ Treatments Search by Condition (A-Z) Search by Topic Allergy & Asthma Issues Educational Brochures Elements of Allergy and Asthma Order Public Education Materials Washington Post Supplement Allergy Shots Drug Guide Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)		SELECTED ARTICLES FROM THE RECENT LITERATURE 2008 9/22/2008 FeNO Measurements May Not Be Useful in Children Summary Doctors Franklin and Stick reviewed the literature on the use of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) measurements in the management of asthma. This review casts doubt on the usefulness of FeNO measurements. The authors state, "The interest in FeNO is based on the assumptions that FeNO is a marker of asthma and asthma control, and that it reflects eosinophilic airway inflammation. However, the literature remains unconvincing and inconclusive… At present, the cost of including FeNO in management guidelines far outweighs any potential benefits." Reference Franklin PJ and Stick SM. The value of FeNO measurement in asthma management: the motion against FeNO to help manage childhood asthma-reality bites. Pediatric Respiratory Reviews 2008; 9:122-126.   Back
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