A Method for Noninvasive Diagnosis of Bronchial Asthma Based on Microwave Technology

Abstract

A means for the noninvasive diagnosis of bronchial asthma (BA) and identifying the location of pathological changes in the bronchopulmonary system based on the characteristics of the propagation of microwave electro-magnetic radiation through the human thoracic cavity is discussed. The method proposed here provides for the diagnosis of respiratory system diseases, particularly bronchial asthma, in patients of all age groups, including young children; the method also provides for monitoring patient status and the dynamics of illnesses throughout treatment.