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nitric oxide expired gas determination

Indications: - *inflammation with initiation of anti-inflammatory treatment - asthma Procedure: - performed prior to & after initiation of anti-infammatory treatment - inspiration of NO-free air to total lung capacity, followed by exhalation into a nitric oxide monitoring system

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nitric oxide (NO, endothelium derived relaxation factor {EDRF})

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expired gas analysis; exhaled breath analysis

References

  1. CPT Nitric Oxide Expired Gas Determination (Exhaled NO, eNO, FENO) http://www.aerocrine.com/Global/Reimbursement/CPT%2095012%20Coding%20Guide.pdf
  2. Hyde RW e al Determination of production of nitric oxide by lower airways of humans - theory Journal of Applied Physiology. April 1997, 82(4) 1290-1296 PMID: 9104867 http://jap.physiology.org/content/82/4/1290.full