The invention discloses an exhalation measuring module, which may comprise a housing, a turbine and an electromagnetic converter. The housing may be formed with a receiving space connecting to an inlet and an outlet for passing an exhalation flow from the inlet to the outlet. The turbine may comprise a plurality of magnetic vanes, which are capable of rotation under the exhalation flow. The electromagnetic converter, positioned near the turbine, may generate electrical signals representing rotational motion of the magnetic vanes. The electrical signal may be outputted by the electromagnetic converter for estimating volume of an exhalation.

The invention discloses an exhalation measuring module, which may comprise a housing, a turbine and an electromagnetic converter. The housing may be formed with a receiving space connecting to an inlet and an outlet for passing an exhalation flow from the inlet to the outlet. The turbine may comprise a plurality of magnetic vanes, which are capable of rotation under the exhalation flow. The electromagnetic converter, positioned near the turbine, may generate electrical signals representing rotational motion of the magnetic vanes. The electrical signal may be outputted by the electromagnetic converter for estimating volume of an exhalation.

A portable hand-held spirometer is disclosed for use in taking respiratory tests and storing and displaying test results. The configuration of the spirometer includes handgrips that are positioned to ensure that the user is properly positioned to provide maximum breathing required for valid test results to be obtained. The spirometer also includes a progressively illuminated indicator that can be viewed by the user during a test to provide an indication in real-time to the user of the expected/desired duration of the exhalation or inhalation test. The indicator is completely illuminated only when the measured accumulated volume of air passing through the spirometer equals a predicted volume determined based on the age, gender, height, weight and ethnicity of the user stored in the spirometer. The structures and arrangement of a turbine assembly and sensors is also disclosed. Further, a method of receiving, storing and displaying information on the spirometer via a color touch screen display is also disclosed.

A portable hand-held spirometer is disclosed for use in taking respiratory tests and storing and displaying test results. The configuration of the spirometer includes handgrips that are positioned to ensure that the user is properly positioned to provide maximum breathing required for valid test results to be obtained. The spirometer also includes a progressively illuminated indicator that can be viewed by the user during a test to provide an indication in real-time to the user of the expected/desired duration of the exhalation or inhalation test. The indicator is completely illuminated only when the measured accumulated volume of air passing through the spirometer equals a predicted volume determined based on the age, gender, height, weight and ethnicity of the user stored in the spirometer. The structures and arrangement of a turbine assembly and sensors is also disclosed. Further, a method of receiving, storing and displaying information on the spirometer via a color touch screen display is also disclosed.

A spirometer for correlating test results with other user date to indicate a relationship, said spirometer comprising: (a) a processor; (b) memory operatively connected to said processor and configured with instruction to instruct the processor to perform the following steps: (i) recording spirometer results of a user; (ii) correlating said results with user data, said user data comprising at least one of a medication log, a medical diary, a baseline performance for said user provided by a healthcare provider, or other results from other testing devices; and (iii) indicating a relationship between said results and said user data.

A spirometer for correlating test results with other user date to indicate a relationship, said spirometer comprising: (a) a processor; (b) memory operatively connected to said processor and configured with instruction to instruct the processor to perform the following steps: (i) recording spirometer results of a user; (ii) correlating said results with user data, said user data comprising at least one of a medication log, a medical diary, a baseline performance for said user provided by a healthcare provider, or other results from other testing devices; and (iii) indicating a relationship between said results and said user data.

Provided in accordance with the present disclosure is a diagnostic and a therapeutic bronchoscopy system for localized delivery of medication within the lungs. Specifically, systems and methods are disclosed for creating a functional and anatomical map of the lungs, diagnosing a condition within the lungs, generating a treatment plan for a target site within the lungs, navigating to the target site, administering a treatment directly to the target site for immediate absorption within the target site, and assessing the efficacy of the treatment.

A method and device for detecting sleep apnea is described. The method comprises: monitoring an instantaneous output power and an instantaneous rotation speed of a motor for delivering air in a breathing device; according to the instantaneous output power and the instantaneous rotation speed of the motor, obtaining an airway flow reference value represented for the air in an upper airway of a user using the breathing device; when it is determined that the user no spontaneous breathing according to the airway flow reference value, and corresponding duration has reached a preset time threshold value, determining the user to be in an apnea state; judging whether the upper airway of the user is clear; and determining the apnea of the user to be central apnea or obstructive apnea depending on whether the upper airway of the user is clear. The method and device can distinguish the type of sleep apnea.

A method and device for detecting sleep apnea is described. The method comprises: monitoring an instantaneous output power and an instantaneous rotation speed of a motor for delivering air in a breathing device; according to the instantaneous output power and the instantaneous rotation speed of the motor, obtaining an airway flow reference value represented for the air in an upper airway of a user using the breathing device; when it is determined that the user no spontaneous breathing according to the airway flow reference value, and corresponding duration has reached a preset time threshold value, determining the user to be in an apnea state; judging whether the upper airway of the user is clear; and determining the apnea of the user to be central apnea or obstructive apnea depending on whether the upper airway of the user is clear. The method and device can distinguish the type of sleep apnea.

A system and method suitable for monitoring user technique of an inhaler device configured for delivery of a medicament is provided. The system may include a microphone adapted for sensing sound made during operation of the inhaler device and processing circuitry operable to process a data signal obtained from the microphone, wherein the data signal includes acoustic information sensed. The processing circuitry is adapted to determine inhalation and exhalation breath characteristics that occur during use, by analyzing the temporal and spectral components of the acoustic information sensed and processed to differentiate between an inhalation and an exhalation, based on both the temporal and spectral components. This information can be processed to determine user technique adherence to inhaler or respiratory device protocol. The analysis of temporal and spectral components can determine the impact of user technique errors on the quantity and the deposition of medicament delivered into the user's airways.