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Figure 7.2: Example <strong>of</strong> the tracing in one subject at two different expiratory flows<br />

7 .4 Methodological experiment three -<br />

7.4.1 Hypotheses<br />

effect <strong>of</strong> pressure<br />

l. <strong>The</strong> levels <strong>of</strong> NO will alter with different pressure.<br />

2. <strong>The</strong> levels <strong>of</strong> NO measured in exhaled air will be different with changes in expiratory<br />

mouth pressure.<br />

7.4.2 Aim<br />

1. To compare NO levels measured using a calibration gas delivered to the NO analyser at<br />

different pressures.<br />

2. To compare NO levels measured at different expiratory mouth pressures.<br />

7.4.3 Procedure<br />

(i) A calibration gas <strong>of</strong> 110ppb was applied to the NO analyser as measured via the direct<br />

system and was delivered to the analyser at pressures from 4 to 4OmmHg in increasing<br />

increments <strong>of</strong> 4mmHg determined by the pressure gauge, and the NO level recorded.<br />

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