1964
Paranasal Sinuses In Cystic Fibrosis
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“…The rate of degradation of NO in the aqueous phase is very rapid, 7 and an increase in the volume of secretions in the airways would be likely to reduce the concentration of NO in exhaled air. The nasal sinuses are usually affected in patients with CF, 33 and obstructed sinus ostia may account for the low levels of nasal NO, as it is particularly elevated in the nasal sinuses, 34 and obstruction will block diffusion into the nose. Finally, there may be increased degradation of NO.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The rate of degradation of NO in the aqueous phase is very rapid, 7 and an increase in the volume of secretions in the airways would be likely to reduce the concentration of NO in exhaled air. The nasal sinuses are usually affected in patients with CF, 33 and obstructed sinus ostia may account for the low levels of nasal NO, as it is particularly elevated in the nasal sinuses, 34 and obstruction will block diffusion into the nose. Finally, there may be increased degradation of NO.…”
Section: Discussion
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confidence: 99%
“…Sinus radiographs in CF patients are known to be abnormal in >90% [1,4,10]. Opacification of sinuses on X-ray does not infrequently lead to the diagnosis of sinusitis.…”
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confidence: 99%
