IIT Kharagpur develops affordable diagnostic device for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
New Delhi :
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has developed an affordable diagnostic device ‘SenFlex.T’ for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The device can monitor breathing patterns, heart rate, & oxygen saturation level for patients with the illness. The device synced with an android monitoring App through Bluetooth can continuously monitor breathing patterns, heart rate, and Oxygen saturation level for patients with the chronic illness.
.@IITKgp has developed an affordable diagnostic device ‘SenFlex.T’ for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The device can monitor breathing patterns, heart rate, & oxygen saturation level for patients with the illness.
A wonderful initiative!👏👏https://t.co/K34rksgxDm pic.twitter.com/4jWJpjbora
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) September 29, 2020
Based on the internet-of-things –
SenFlex.T will address the critical issue of addressing COPD at an early stage and by means of advanced healthcare technology, which is a boon for both patients and the overall healthcare system. The concept behind the device is based on the internet-of-things medical devices (IoT-MD) integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Obstructive pulmonary disease –
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It’s typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke. People with COPD are at increased risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and a variety of other conditions.
