Advances in audio-based systems to monitor patient adherence and inhaler drug delivery
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide have asthma and COPD. Current medications to
control these chronic respiratory diseases can be administered using inhaler devices, such …
control these chronic respiratory diseases can be administered using inhaler devices, such …
Objective assessment of patient inhaler user technique using an audio-based classification approach
Many patients make critical user technique errors when using pressurised metered dose
inhalers (pMDIs) which reduce the clinical efficacy of respiratory medication. Such critical …
inhalers (pMDIs) which reduce the clinical efficacy of respiratory medication. Such critical …
Estimation of inhalation flow profile using audio-based methods to assess inhaler medication adherence
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients are required to inhale
forcefully and deeply to receive medication when using a dry powder inhaler (DPI). There is …
forcefully and deeply to receive medication when using a dry powder inhaler (DPI). There is …
Sleep evaluation using audio signal processing
Millions of people worldwide experience sleep disorders; poor sleep is associated with
increased risk for accidents, morbidity, and mortality. Early diagnosis and treatment can …
increased risk for accidents, morbidity, and mortality. Early diagnosis and treatment can …
Practical Acoustic Energy-Based Estimation of Inhalation Flow Rate for Asthma Monitoring
The estimation of inhalation flow rate (IFR) using acoustic devices has recently received
attention. While existing work often assumes that the microphone is placed at a fixed …
attention. While existing work often assumes that the microphone is placed at a fixed …