Blanco-Aparicio Marina, González-Barcala Francisco Javier, Padilla Galo Alicia
Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Universitario A Coruña, A Coruña, España.
Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, España.
Open Respir Arch. 2022 Sep 16;4(4):100207. doi: 10.1016/j.opresp.2022.100207. eCollection 2022 Oct-Dec.
The use of devices for measuring the exhaled fraction of nitric oxide has proven to be very useful, especially in the diagnosis of asthma, prediction of response to corticosteroids, risk of exacerbations or compliance with treatment, among others, and their use is recommended by important clinical practice guidelines. In recent years we have witnessed a proliferation of options on the market with different characteristics. To help in choosing a device that suits the needs of the professionals involved in the management of asthma, this review presents some of the important characteristics of the most common devices. In addition, the existing comparative and pharmacoeconomic studies are analyzed so that professionals can make the choice of device guided by the most current evidence.
事实证明，使用测量呼出一氧化氮分数的设备非常有用，尤其是在哮喘诊断、对皮质类固醇反应的预测、病情加重风险或治疗依从性等方面，重要的临床实践指南也推荐使用此类设备。近年来，我们目睹了市场上具有不同特性的产品激增。为了帮助选择适合参与哮喘管理的专业人员需求的设备，本综述介绍了最常见设备的一些重要特性。此外，还分析了现有的比较研究和药物经济学研究，以便专业人员能够依据最新证据来选择设备。
