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Review
. 2019 Apr 25:7:150.
doi: 10.3389/fped.2019.00150. eCollection 2019.

Exhaled Breath Condensate in Childhood Asthma: A Review and Current Perspective

Michiel A G E Bannier  1 , Philippe P R Rosias  2 , Quirijn Jöbsis  1 , Edward Dompeling  1
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Exhaled Breath Condensate in Childhood Asthma: A Review and Current Perspective

Michiel A G E Bannier et al. Front Pediatr. .

Abstract

Exhaled breath condensate (EBC) was introduced more than two decades ago as a novel, non-invasive tool to assess airway inflammation. This review summarizes the latest literature on the various markers in EBC to predict asthma in children. Despite many recommendations and two comprehensive Task Force reports, there is still large heterogeneity in published data. The biggest issue remains a lack of standardization regarding EBC collection, preservation, processing, and analysis. As a result, published studies show mixed or conflicting results, questioning the reproducibility of findings. A joint, multicenter research study is urgently needed to address the necessary methodological standardization.

Keywords: asthma; children; exhaled breath; exhaled breath condensate; wheeze.

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