Nitrate and nitrite concentrations (μmol/l) in saliva of cystic fibrosis patients and controls
| Cystic fibrosis stable | Cystic fibrosis exacerbation | Controls | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | |||
| Median (95% CI) | 304 (211 to 655)3-150 | 320 (136 to 1116) | 158 (124 to 250) |
| Range | 99–1253 | 0–4232 | 0–815 |
| Nitrite | |||
| Median (95% CI) | 320 (180 to 850) | 169 (145 to 377) | 152 (158 to 244) |
| Range | 56–1737 | 0–727 | 47–712 |
↵3-150 Significantly different from controls (p<0.02).