ReviewWorld journal of methodology2017
Is forced oscillation technique the next respiratory function test of choice in childhood asthma.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 28 citations in OpenAlex.
- Can assessment of small airway dysfunction support the diagnosis or management of asthma exacerbations in children? A systematic review.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Follow-up of neonatal chronic respiratory disease: an update based on the current evidence.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Review
- Applications of Forced Oscillatory Technique in Obstructive and Restrictive Pulmonary Diseases: A Concise State of the Art.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Feasibility and efficacy of the forced oscillation technique in patients with lysosomal storage diseases.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Bronchiectasis Assessment in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: A Non-Invasive Approach Using Forced Oscillation Technique.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Errors in Metered Dose Inhaler Use Amongst Pediatric Asthma Patients.Journal of asthma and allergy · 2023Article
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- Oscillometry of the respiratory system: a translational opportunity not to be missed.American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology · 2021Review
- Non-interventional monitoring of expiratory flow limitation during experimental mechanical ventilation.ERJ open research · 2021Article
- Prenatal exposure to VOCs and NOx and lung function in preschoolers.Pediatric pulmonology · 2020Article
- Measuring airway clearance outcomes in bronchiectasis: a review.European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society · 2020Review
- Regression Equations of Respiratory Impedance Measured by Forced Oscillation Technique for Indian Children.Indian journal of pediatrics · 2020Article
- Pulmonary Function Testing in Asthmatic Children. Tests to Assess Outpatients During the Covid-19 Pandemic.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2020Article
- Question 3: Can we diagnose asthma in children under the age of 5 years?Paediatric respiratory reviews · 2019Review
- Bronchodilator responsiveness assessed by forced oscillometry and multiple breath washout techniques in preschool children.Pediatric investigation · 2018Article
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Respiratory diseases, especially asthma, are common in children. While spirometry contributes to asthma diagnosis and management in older children, it has a limited role in younger children whom are often unable to perform forced expiratory manoeuvre. The development of novel diagnostic methods which require minimal effort, such as forced oscillation technique (FOT) is, therefore, a welcome and promising addition. FOT involves applying external, small amplitude oscillations to the respiratory system during tidal breathing. Therefore, it requires minimal effort and cooperation. The FOT has the potential to facilitate asthma diagnosis and management in pre-school children by faciliting the objective measurement of baseline lung function and airway reactivity in children unable to successfully perform spirometry. Traditionally the use of FOT was limited to specialised centres. However, the availability of commercial equipment resulted in its use both in research and in clinical practice. In this article, we review the available literature on the use of FOT in childhood asthma. The technical aspects of FOT are described followed by a discussion of its practical aspects in the clinical field including the measurement of baseline lung function and associated reference ranges, bronchodilator responsiveness and bronchial hyper-responsiveness. We also highlight the difficulties and limitations that might be encountered and future research directions.
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