Clinical applications of forced oscillation technique (FOT) for diagnosis and management of obstructive lung diseases in children.
Folia Med (Plovdiv)
; 66(4): 453-460, 2024 Aug 31.
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ABSTRACT
Obstructive lung diseases such as bronchial asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis are a burden on many patients across the globe. Spirometry is considered the gold standard for diagnosing airflow obstruction, but it can be difficult for pediatric patients to do and requires a lot of effort. As a result, healthcare providers need new, effortless methods to diagnose airway obstructions, particularly in young children and individuals unable to perform the spirometry maneuver. The forced oscillation technique is a modern method requiring only tidal breathing combined with the application of external, source of low-amplitude oscillations to evaluate the respiratory system's response. It might be essential for identifying early respiratory changes caused by smoking, childhood asthma, and may prove more sensitive than spirometry in identifying peripheral airway disturbances or evaluating the long-term success of therapy. This review describes the methodology and the indications for the forced oscillation technique and outlines its relevance in clinical practice.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Pulmonares Obstructivas
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Child
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Humans
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En
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Folia Med (Plovdiv)
Año:
2024
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Article
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Bulgaria
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Bulgaria