A PCRS Consensus: FeNO testing for asthma diagnosis
The fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) test measures the level of NO in the exhaled breath and provides an indication of eosinophilic inflammation in the lungs.
Guide to FeNO Testing
In this article produced for Practice Nurse, author, PCRS Chair, Carol Stonham, describes FeNO testing and its role in diagnosing respiratory disease. She discusses the advantages and limitations of this test.
FeNO for the diagnosis and management of asthma
Resources from the Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) Programme
Time to review: 30 minutes
Type: Clinical resource or information, PCRU Clinical Area: Asthma, Respiratory tests and investigations Status: Current
The fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) test measures the level of NO in the exhaled breath and provides an indication of eosinophilic inflammation in the lungs.