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November 2013 — Bloomington — Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 17 T he amount of exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) in a person’s breath is a direct product of abnormal airway inflammation. People with asthma or other respiratory conditions will have higher levels of nitric oxide (NO) periodically. Spirometry and other lung function tests are usually used to measure airway inflammation. However, many times, these tests do not clearly determine the exact level and cause of the inflammation. There is now available to physicians a new device that more accurately measures the amount of nitric oxide. “Fraction of expired Nitric Oxide” (FeNO) test is a simple and accurate way to measure the NO level so that the physician can make the correct diagnosis, prescribe the most effective medication, and monitor a patient’s progress. FeNO testing can also help to minimize steroid use and clarify a patient’s response to a given prescription. This test is endorsed by the American Thoracic Society but since it is a new, cutting-edge measurement, some insurance plans do not cover the cost of the testing. While Medicare, Medicaid, United Health- care, and Coventry do cover the cost, be sure to check with your own insurance plan. Regardless of your insurance coverage, the testing is very reasonably priced at under $50. There are very favorab le potential outco mes arising f rom the use of this new device that will benefit people with respiratory problems. For more information, you may contact Dr. Skillrud, a board-certified Pulmonologist, at 309-451-9500. His Bloomington/Normal office is located at 1300 Franklin A ve. Suite 340. Dr. Skillrud, a longtime l ocal pulmonologist, has and uses the new FeNO device in his office. FeNO Testing By David M. Skillrud, MD lung function KEEP IT OFF FOR LIFE! “Your L ast Die t” Medically Designed Weight Loss Method ideal protein • Lose 3 to 7 lbs. per Week • Promotes Vitality & Energy • Naturally Suppresses Appetite • Re-establishes Pancreatic Function (Insulin) EDUCA TIONAL SEMINARS Held every Tuesday 6:30pm. Chris Hoelscher, D.C. Clinic Director [email protected] 2406 E. Washington St. | Bloomington, IL eastlandchiro.com WELLNESS FOUNDATION Call Joen for your complimentary consultation 309 | 662-6298 Weekly Personal Support Sessions Have a disability and need a job? “My Success can be Your Success!” drs.illinois.gov/success Printed by authority of the State of Illinois 3/13

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7/27/2019 November Lung Function

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/november-lung-function 1/1November 2013 — Bloomington — Healthy Cells Magazine — Pa

T he amount of exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) in a person’s breath isa direct product of abnormal airway inflammation. People withasthma or other respiratory conditions will have higher levels of

nitric oxide (NO) periodically.Spirometry and other lung function tests are usually used to measure

airway inflammation. However, many times, these tests do not clearlydetermine the exact level and cause of the inflammation. There is nowavailable to physicians a new device that more accurately measuresthe amount of nitric oxide. “Fraction of expired Nitric Oxide” (FeNO)test is a simple and accurate way to measure the NO level so that thephysician can make the correct diagnosis, prescribe the most effective

medication, and monitor a patient’s progress. FeNO testing can alsohelp to minimize steroid use and clarify a patient’s response to a givenprescription.

This test is endorsed by the American Thoracic Society but sinceit is a new, cutting-edge measurement, some insurance plans do notcover the cost of the testing. While Medicare, Medicaid, United Health-care, and Coventry do cover the cost, be sure to check with your owninsurance plan. Regardless of your insurance coverage, the testing isvery reasonably priced at under $50.

There are very favorable potential outcomes arising from the use of this new device that will benefit people with respiratory problems.

For more information, you may contact Dr. Skillrud, a board-certified

Pulmonologist, at 309-451-9500. His Bloomington/Normal office is

located at 1300 Franklin Ave. Suite 340. Dr. Skillrud, a longtime local

pulmonologist, has and uses the new FeNO device in his office.

FeNO TestingBy David M. Skillrud, MD

lung function

KEEP IT OFF FOR LIFE!

“Your Last Diet” Medica l ly Des ignedWeight Loss Method

ideal protein•Lose3to7lbs.perWeek•PromotesVitality&Energy•NaturallySuppresses

Appetite

•Re-establishesPancreaticFunction(Insulin)