A new diagnostic method for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using the photoplethysmography signal and hybrid artificial intelligence.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a primary public health issue globally and in our country, which continues to increase due to poor awareness of the disease and lack of necessary preventive measures. COPD is the result of a blockage of the air sacs known as alveoli within the lungs; it is a persistent sickness that causes difficulty in breathing, cough, and shortness of breath. COPD is characterized by breathing signs and symptoms and airflow challenge because of anomalies in the airways and alveoli that occurs as the result of significant exposure to harmful particles and gases. The spirometry test (breath measurement test), used for diagnosing COPD, is creating difficulties in reaching hospitals, especially in patients with disabilities or a

SUBMITTER: Melekoglu E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10280226 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature