CareFirst BCBS to cover eNO testing

[exhalednitricoxi de]

"CareFirst BCBS, the insurance company adopted a positive coverage policy for the measurement of exhaled nitric oxide(eNO)in asthma patients.Sounds good. Also the device “Insight eNO system ” is quiet interesting.Can we use this device to monitor our asthma levels at home?

Check this link and give your suggestions on this.

http://www.1888pressrelease.com/carefirst-bcb... ;

[Jessi]

Hey, This is really a great news. But the device Insight eNO system can be used only in physicians office.Currently, there are no devices in the US approved for home-use to monitor exhaled nitric oxide.

[exhalednitricoxi de]

Hey Jessi,

Thanks for your swift reply. Can you tell me how useful are these devices like "Insight eNO" in controlling our asthma.

[Jessibrown]

Hey,

I have researched on these devices and according to my understanding devices such as "Insight eNO" detects the amount of nitric oxide molecules present in asthma patients.Based on the amount of nitric oxide present in patients doctors can make clinical decisions more confidently. By continuous monitoring of patients eNO levels , doctors can tune their medication accordingly which helps them to bring their asthma in control. Will research more and let you know.

[exhalednitricoxi de]

Hey Jessi,

Thank you so much for the information. It's really helpful.I came across an article which states the clinical utility of exhaled nitric oxide. Check this link.

http://www.carepages.com/forums/health-condit...

[Jessibrown]

Hey,

Thanks for the information. I came to know that exhaled nitric oxide is a powerful tool in management of asthma. Also I researched on the devices which is used to measure exhaled nitric oxide and came to know that the device "Insight eNO system" is cleared by the FDA for use in the physician’s office only. Currently, there are no devices in the US approved for home-use to monitor exhaled nitric oxide. Apieron, Inc. a medical device company markets this device(Insight eNO) to doctors offices.