control Guide Case studies Publications Reimbursement FAQ Products Calendar Links Congresses Proactive asthma control When the anti-inflammatory treatment has been initiated, within... into effectiveness of anti-inflammatory treatment A decrease of The NIOX Value of more than 40% from initiation or increase of steroid therapy prelude optimal asthma control... it a more sensitive marker of the disease. This makes in ammation measurement a helpful tool both in predicting loss of control and assessing compliance with inhaled steroids...

lung function tests, NO is a marker of inflammation. The NO value gives an indication of the ongoing inflammation status in the airways. As asthma is a disease defined as chronic... can measuring exhaled NO help patient care and treatment compliance? A cornerstone in asthma treatment is the use of anti-inflammatory therapy, such as inhaled corticosteroids (ICS... indicate that the patient is not completely following the prescribed anti-inflammatory treatment or that the disease is worsening. Conversely, a decrease in NO can confirm effective ICS...