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Breath and Sputum Analyses in Asthmatic Patients: An Overview.

Piera Soccio, Carla Maria Irene Quarato, Pasquale Tondo, Donato Lacedonia, Anela Hoxhallari, Maria Pia Foschino Barbaro, Giulia Scioscia

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Review in Cells, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. An Efficient Workflow for Fungal Nucleic Acid Detection in Sputum.Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Piera SoccioDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
Carla Maria Irene QuaratoInstitute of Respiratory Diseases, Policlinico Riuniti of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4299-7403
Pasquale TondoDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1202-8567
Donato LacedoniaDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
Anela HoxhallariDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
Maria Pia Foschino BarbaroDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
Giulia SciosciaDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2667-077X

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Recent advancements in asthma management include non-invasive methodologies such as sputum analysis, exhaled breath condensate (EBC), and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO). These techniques offer a means to assess airway inflammation, a critical feature of asthma, without invasive procedures. Sputum analysis provides detailed insights into airway inflammation patterns and cellular composition, guiding personalized treatment strategies. EBC collection, reflecting bronchoalveolar lining fluid composition, provides a non-invasive window into airway physiology. FeNO emerges as a pivotal biomarker, offering insights into eosinophilic airway inflammation and aiding in asthma diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and the prediction of exacerbation risks. Despite inherent limitations, each method offers valuable tools for a more comprehensive assessment of asthma. Combining these techniques with traditional methods like spirometry may lead to more personalized treatment plans and improved patient outcomes. Future research is crucial to refine protocols, validate biomarkers, and establish comprehensive guidelines in order to enhance asthma management with tailored therapeutic strategies and improved patient outcomes.

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AsthmaBiomarkersBreath TestsSputumExhalationHumansNitric OxideBiomarkersNitric Oxideairway inflammationasthma managementEBCFeNOnon-invasive methodssputum

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PMCPMC11353195

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