Asthma Care Articles & Analysis
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So, this is a really good intervention to get control of asthma symptoms.” This case study highlights the impact of FeNO testing in asthma care, showcasing the benefits of using the NObreath® FeNO device. ...
In November 2024, the British Thoracic Society (BTS), Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), and the National Institute of Care Excellence (NICE) asthma guidelines1 were released superseding the previously separate guidelines from BTS/SIGN2 and NICE3. ...
To align approaches to asthma care throughout the UK, NICE has undertaken a joint review with BTS and SIGN to bring harmonisation across the board. This review brings significant changes to asthma care approaches, including applying fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing- an objective airway inflammation test for aiding ...
FeNO testing is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to help diagnose asthma1, with the NObreath® device one of three devices recommended by NICE1. ...
FeNO Testing in Asthma Care Although airway eosinophilic inflammation is a key characteristic of asthma, there are few methods available to measure it. ...
Objective tests including FeNO are recommended4,5,6 in making an accurate diagnosis of asthma. Tests that are simple to perform are more likely to be used in primary care where time is short. ...
Stay active and encourage physical activity in asthma patients (but be careful - strenuous exercise or physical activity in cold weather could trigger an asthma attack). ...