Treatment decisions with an exhaled nitric oxide (eNO)-based algorithm vs a symptoms-based algorithm for asthma in pregnancy

Conclusion: Group differences in algorithm treatment decisions were greatest earlier in pregnancy. The eNO algorithm permitted targeted ICS use (with more ICS titration). The increase in women using ICS+/-LABA may have contributed to reduced exacerbations.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Murphy, V. E., Powell, H., Porsbjerg, C., Gibson, P. Tags: Monitoring Airway Disease Source Type: research