Exhaled air contains numerous substances, often in extremely low concentrations. The development of sensitive detection techniques has made it possible to examine the composition of exhaled air in relation to a variety of airway diseases and other disorders. In this book, an overview of current cutting-edge breath analysis techniques and their clinical applications is provided for the clinician. The various contributions give a fascinating perspective of a future where new, highly sensitive methodologies will enable clinicians to diagnose and monitor a wide variety of diseases merely by taking the patient's breath.
- European Respiratory Society Monographs
Bibliographic Information
Title:
Exhaled Biomarkers
Edited by:
- I. Horvath
- J.C. de Jongste
Published:
2010-09-01
Copyright year:
- 2010
DOI:
10.1183/1025448x.erm4910
ISBN electronic:
978-1-84984-005-7
Series:
European Respiratory Society Monographs
