One measure of airway inflammation due to asthma is the FENO test (fractional concentration of exhaled nitric oxide). In healthy adults, FENO leveles are greater than 25 parts per billion. True Correct! False
Question
One measure of airway inflammation due to asthma is the FENO test (fractional concentration of exhaled nitric oxide). In healthy adults, FENO leveles are greater than 25 parts per billion. True Correct! False
Solution
False. In healthy adults, FENO levels are typically less than 25 parts per billion. Higher levels may indicate airway inflammation due to conditions such as asthma.
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