Abstract
Nitrogen multiple breath washout test is a safe, feasible and repeatable method for infants with cystic fibrosis. It may outperform sulphur hexafluoride variant with respect to its better suitability for long time follow up and lower technical demands
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Conflict of interest: Dr. Koucky reports grants from Charles University, grants from Ministry of Health, Czech Republic, during the conduct of the study; non-financial support from Mylan Pharmaceuticals s.r.o., outside the submitted work.
Conflict of interest: Dr. Skalická reports grants from Charles University, grants from Ministry of Health, Czech Republic, during the conduct of the study; personal fees from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, outside the submitted work.
Conflict of interest: Dr. Pohunek reports grants from Charles University, grants from Ministry of Health, Czech Republic, during the conduct of the study; personal fees from Novartis CZ, personal fees from Teva Pharmaceutical CR, personal fees from Sandoz, outside the submitted work.
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