Assessment of asthma control in adult patients by Fractional Exhaled Nitric oxide and Asthma Control Test
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Background: The most crucial step in achieving and keeping asthma under control is to lessen the inflammation in the airways. Nitric oxide fractional exhaled (FeNO) levels have been utilised as an indicator of airway inflammation. Uncertainty regarding the potential function and properties of exhaled fractional nitric oxide in asthma management.
Objective: To determine whether FeNO and Asthma Control Test (ACT) can objectively assess asthma control in adult patients and identify any potential relationships between FeNO and both the ACT score and the spirometry data of patients. Also determine their use in reducing the dose of inhaled steroids.
Methods: The design of the study was a systematic review. A qualitative research methodology based on an analysis of previously published materials.
Results: This study thoroughly examined the literature on the Asthma Control Test and Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide assessment of asthma control in adult patients. Finally, 16 scientific studies were analysed. The highest variations in FeNO values during diagnosis were significantly linked with FeNO levels at diagnosis during conventional asthma treatment. Evaluating adherence and FeNO response to monitored inhaled corticosteroid treatment may prevent the needless progression to biologic therapy in asthmatic patients with high Type-2 biomarker levels. There is a close connection between the ACT score and the treatment modifications as well as the measurements of lung function. FeNO may be able to detect poor asthma control; however, it cannot substitute for clinical judgment and may only be beneficial in a subset of asthmatics. The average and percentage variation of standards following asthma treatment did not show any significant relationship between FeNO levels and various other factors are related (expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) or ACT scoring), however, there were strong positive correlations between ACT scores and FEV1.
Conclusion: Research revealed a highly significant link between the level of FeNO at diagnosis and the biggest variations in FeNO readings after diagnosis. Using FeNO as a supplementary non-invasive method for assessing asthma control may be effective in both steroid-naive asthmatics and those who are being treated with steroids.
Key Words: Asthma, FeNO, Asthma control test
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asthma, FeNO, Asthma control test
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AYOOB, MUHAMMED ANAS; MOHAMMED ISMAIL, Soumya Mol; PRASAD, Dr..
Assessment of asthma control in adult patients by Fractional Exhaled Nitric oxide and Asthma Control Test.
Medical Research Archives, [S.l.], v. 11, n. 11, nov. 2023.
ISSN 2375-1924.
Available at: <https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/4706>. Date accessed: 22 dec. 2024.
doi: https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v11i11.4706.
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19. van Dijk BCP, Svedsater H, Heddini A, Nelsen L, Balradj JS, Alleman C. Relationship between the Asthma Control Test (ACT) and other outcomes: a targeted literature review. BMC Pulmonary Medicine. 2020;20(1). doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-020-1090-5
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23. Butler CA, Heaney LG. Fractional exhaled nitric oxide and asthma treatment adherence. Current Opinion in Allergy & Clinical Immunology. 2020;21(1):59-64. doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/aci.0000000000000704
24. Mohan A, Kavitha V, Madan K, Hadda V, Khilnani G, Guleria R. Fractional exhaled nitric oxide is a useful adjunctive modality for monitoring bronchial asthma. Lung India. 2017;34(2):132. doi:https://doi.org/10.4103/0970-2113.201322
25. Kostikas K, Papaioannou AI, Tanou K, et al. Exhaled NO and exhaled breath condensate pH in the evaluation of asthma control. Respiratory Medicine. 2011;105(4):526-532. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmed.2010.10.015
26. Nguyen VN, Chavannes NH. Correlation between fractional exhaled nitric oxide and Asthma Control Test score and spirometry parameters in on-treatment- asthmatics in Ho Chi Minh City. Journal of Thoracic Disease. 2020;12(5):2197-2209. doi:https://doi.org/10.21037/jtd.2020.04.01
27. Bora M, Alpaydin A, Yorgancioglu A, et al. Does asthma control as assessed by the asthma control test reflect airway inflammation? Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine. 2011;6(5):291. doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/2049-6958-6-5-291
28. Neelamegan R. Clinical Utility of Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) as a Biomarker to Predict Severity of Disease and Response to Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) in Asthma Patients. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH. Published online 2016. doi:https://doi.org/10.7860/jcdr/2016/20656.8950
29. Manu M, Kriti C, Mohapatra A, Kamath A. Comparison of fractional exhaled nitric oxide, spirometry, and Asthma Control Test, in predicting asthma exacerbations: A prospective cohort study. Lung India. 2020;37(5):394. doi:https://doi.org/10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_546_19
30. Karrasch S, Linde K, Rücker G, et al. Accuracy of FENOfor diagnosing asthma: a systematic review. Thorax. 2016;72(2):109-116. doi:https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2016-208704
31. Calhoun WJ. Comparison of Physician-, Biomarker-, and Symptom-Based Strategies for Adjustment of Inhaled Corticosteroid Therapy in Adults With Asthma. JAMA. 2012;308(10):987. doi:https://doi.org/10.1001/2012.jama.10893
32. Syed Shahid Habib, Alzoghaibi MA, Abba AA, Hassan M. Relationship of the Arabic version of the asthma control test with ventilatory function tests and levels of exhaled nitric oxide in adult asthmatics. PubMed. 2014;35(4):397-402.
33. Sato S, Saito J, Fukuhara A, et al. The clinical role of fractional exhaled nitric oxide in asthma control. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2017;119(6):541-547. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anai.2017.09.059
34. Perez-de-Llano LA, Carballada F, Castro Anon O, et al. Exhaled nitric oxide predicts control in patients with difficult-to-treat asthma. European Respiratory Journal. 2009;35(6):1221-1227. doi:https://doi.org/10.1183/09031936.00118809
35. Shirai T, Furuhashi K, Suda T, Chida K. Relationship of the Asthma Control Test with pulmonary function and exhaled nitric oxide. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2008;101(6):608-613. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60223-2
36. Domínguez-Ortega J, Phillips-Anglés E, Barranco P, Quirce S. Cost-effectiveness of asthma therapy: a comprehensive review. Journal of Asthma. 2015;52(6):529-537. doi:https://doi.org/10.3109/02770903.2014.999283
37. Papakosta D, Latsios D, Manika K, Porpodis K, Kontakioti E, Gioulekas D. Asthma Control Test Is Correlated to FEV1and Nitric Oxide in Greek Asthmatic Patients: Influence of Treatment. Journal of Asthma. 2011;48(9):901-906. doi:https://doi.org/10.3109/02770903.2011.611958
38. Caminati M, Luca Cegolon, Vianello A, et al. Mepolizumab for severe eosinophilic asthma: a real-world snapshot on clinical markers and timing of response. Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine. 2019;13(12):1205-1212. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/17476348.2019.1676734
39. Hanxiang N, Jiong Y, Yanwei C, et al. Persistent airway inflammation and bronchial hyperresponsiveness in patients with totally controlled asthma. International Journal of Clinical Practice. 2007;62(4):599-605. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1742-1241.2007.01373.x
40. Quaedvlieg V, Sele J, Henket M, Louis R. Association between asthma control and bronchial hyperresponsiveness and airways inflammation: a cross-sectional study in daily practice. Clinical & Experimental Allergy. 2009;39(12):1822-1829. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2222.2009.03332.x
41. Hüsamettin Sazlıdere, Serhat Çelikel, Handan İnönü, et al. The relation between nitric oxide levels in exhaled breath condensate and asthma control questionnaires in asthma patients. Tüberküloz ve toraks. 2010;58(1):5-15.
42. KO FWS, LEUNG TF, HUI DSC, et al. Asthma Control Test correlates well with the treatment decisions made by asthma specialists. Respirology. 2009;14(4):559-566. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1843.2009.01514.x
43. Menzies D, Jackson C, Mistry C, Houston R, Lipworth BJ. Symptoms, spirometry, exhaled nitric oxide, and asthma exacerbations in clinical practice. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2008;101(3):248-255. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60489-9
44. Ulrik CS, Lange P, Hilberg O. Fractional exhaled nitric oxide as a determinant for the clinical course of asthma: a systematic review. European Clinical Respiratory Journal. 2021;8(1). doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/20018525.2021.1891725