Natural Science and Public Health Department, Abu Dhabi
Central America
Research Article
Exploring the Utilization of Non-Invasive Methods for Assessing Health Status of Patients with Chronic Respiratory Inflammation within the United Arab Emirates
Author(s): Sadiya Al Menhali and Fatme Al AnoutiSadiya Al Menhali and Fatme Al Anouti
Asthma is defined as the chronic inflammation of the large airways that is characterized by reversible airflow obstruction and airway hyper-responsiveness. On the other hand, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammation that is marked by progressive and irreversible airflow obstruction. Both conditions are manifested by symptoms of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Similarity in symptoms between these two conditions could lead to misdiagnosis and mistreatment. Although inflammation is present in both conditions, there are some marked differences. The main difference is that inflammation in asthma is an IgE mediated and involves the release of histamine while it is absent in the case of COPD. There is now a new trend for measuring the content of exhaled nitric oxide as a marker for assessing airway inflammation and .. Read More»
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