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Pulmonology & Critical Care
Cohort
FeNO measurement shows limited diagnostic performance for asthma in school-age children
FeNO breath test shows limited accuracy for diagnosing asthma in school-age children
This observational cohort study of 1,979 school-age children found that fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) had poor discrimination for a…
A breath test for asthma showed poor accuracy in children, especially those without allergies, raising questions about its use as a standalo…
medRxiv
Apr 23, 2026
Pulmonology & Critical Care
RCT
EMG measurement is feasible in primary care for stable mild to moderate COPD patients.
A Simple Test Can Now Track Your COPD’s Hidden Strain
This randomized controlled trial assessed the feasibility of parasternal electromyography (EMG) in 40 participants with stable mild to moder…
A new, easy-to-use sensor can detect the extra work your breathing muscles are doing because of COPD, giving doctors a clearer picture of yo…
Apr 11, 2026