Medical Xpress September 9, 2024
Changes in people’s voices recorded on a smartphone can signal a serious flare up in symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a pilot study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria.
COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is a serious and long-term lung condition. According to the World Health Organization, COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide.
A flare-up in symptoms, such as difficulty breathing and coughing, is known as an exacerbation. During an exacerbation, patients may need extra treatment or hospitalization, and their risk of dying increases. However, if treatment can be given at a very early stage, these risks are far lower.
The study was presented by Ms....
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