Nitric oxide test for asthma

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How you prepare

By Mayo Clinic staff

Check ahead of time to see whether nitric oxide testing is covered by your insurance.

To make sure test results are accurate, you will need to avoid the following for at least two hours before you take the test:

  • Using an asthma inhaler
  • Eating and drinking
  • Exercising
  • Using tobacco, toothpaste or mouthwash
What you can expect Why it's done

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References
  1. Dinakar C. Exhaled nitric oxide in pediatric asthma. Current Allergy and Asthma Reports. 2009;9:30.
  2. Budev MM, et al. Battery of maneuvers. In: Carey WD, et al. Cleveland Clinic: Current Clinical Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2010. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/page.do?eid=4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-6643-9..00169-7--s0020&isbn=978-1-4160-6643-9&sid=1098987055&type=bookPage&sectionEid=4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-6643-9..00169-7--s0135&uniqId=230624543-7#4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-6643-9..00169-7--s0135. Accessed Dec. 23, 2010.
  3. Barnes PJ, et al. Exhaled nitric oxide in pulmonary diseases. Chest. 2010;138;682.
  4. Li JT (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 4, 2010.
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