Abstract

URIBE ECHEVARRIA, Loli et al. Technical Guidelines for Induced Sputum in Bronchopulmonary Inflammatory Diseases. Rev. am. med. respir. [online]. 2020, vol.20, n.1. ISSN 1852-236X.

Bronchopulmonary diseases are associated with different inflammatory mechanisms of the airways. Assessing and understanding the inflammatory profile of these patients could contribute to the understanding of the etiology and thus optimize the treatment. Induced sputum is a minimally invasive technique, so its implementation is of interest in the usual practice. Although the studies of induced sputum have shown usefulness and safety, the centers that develop this technique in Argentina are scarce. With the aim of standardizing the procedure that includes the collection and analysis of induced sputum samples in patients with bronchopulmonary inflammatory diseases, some centers in our country with experience in this technique achieved a consensus on the development of this Guide. It is our intention to disseminate this minimally invasive technique for its application in specialized services. This procedure guide details the necessary materials and methods and quality and safety standards for both patients and operators.

Keywords : Induced sputum; Severe asthma; Standardization; Inflammatory diseases of the airways.

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