Application of Exhaled Breath Condensate Detection in Diagnosis and Treatment with Childhood Asthma / 实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Exhaled breath condensate(EBC) is a new method for diagnosis and evaluation of lung disease,EBC compositions form to the fluid lining airway surfaces.EBC examination is a safe,non-invasive,easy and simple diagnostic method that is suitable for applicable in infants and childhood.Changes of EBC composition occurs in the airway inflammation or injury.There are changes in the pH value,inflammatory mediators,cytokines and other composition in EBC of childhood asthma.Analysis of EBC composition can contribute to diagnosis and severity assessment of childhood asthma.