Measuring breath nitric oxide for airway inflammation
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#ALT# Measuring breath nitric oxide for airway inflammation

Airway inflammation is a central process in asthma and other lung diseases1. Being able to measure this inflammation and monitor the patient’s medication is regarded as a gold standard in the management of respiratory diseases.

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