Mini review shows that structured light plethysmography provides a non-contact method for evaluating breathing patterns in children.

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2019)

Structured light plethysmography has been validated to demonstrate lung function abnormality in paediatric asthma, but further studies are needed to demonstrate its benefits over current practice and how it can be used for other conditions.

Keyphrases

lung function
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cystic fibrosis
air pollution
young adults
intensive care unit
primary care
healthcare
emergency department
quality improvement
case control
allergic rhinitis