The reference standard in diagnostic studies on childhood asthma

•The choice of a reference standard is key for diagnostic studies.•Diagnosing asthma using a single test result does not reflect clinical practice.•FeNO seems to have a role in asthma diagnosis.

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Published in:Respiratory medicine 2019-11, Vol.160, p.105812-105812, Article 105812
Main Authors: de Jong, Carmen CM, Mozun, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asthma
Children
Diagnostic accuracy
Diagnostic systems
Diagnostic testing
Diagnostic tests
Epidemiology
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Summary:•The choice of a reference standard is key for diagnostic studies.•Diagnosing asthma using a single test result does not reflect clinical practice.•FeNO seems to have a role in asthma diagnosis.
ISSN:0954-6111
1532-3064
DOI:10.1016/j.rmed.2019.105812