Low-Cost $1 Smart Mask Detects Diseases from Breath

Aug 30, 2024, 11:37 AM

Researchers have developed a low-cost 'smart mask' capable of detecting diseases from the wearer's breath. The mask, which costs $1, can monitor signs of health by analyzing exhaled breath condensate. It is designed to improve the diagnosis and monitoring of conditions such as lung and kidney diseases. The device can identify subtle changes in coughs, sniffles, and breathing, and aims to monitor a range of individual health conditions, including nutritional intake, respiratory diseases, and drunkenness. This innovation holds promise for enhancing personal health monitoring through non-invasive means.