Obstructive Airways Diseases in Emergency Department (OADED) Study

Obstructive Airways Diseases in Emergency Department (OADED) Study

This is an observational study which aims to evaluate the possibility of using data from a capnography device to assess obstructive airway severity in both Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma patients.

This is a feasibility observational study which aims to evaluate the possibility of using data from a capnography device to assess obstructive airway severity in both COPD and Asthma patients. The study will include adults asthma and COPD patients (age >18) that arrive at the Emergency Department (ED). Patients will be enrolled on a continuous basis and will be monitored by a capnograph and an oximeter before, during and after lung function assessment and medical treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age >18
2. Ability and willingness to participate the study and sign informed consent form
3. Asthma / COPD patients

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnant women
2. Asthma or COPD patients with FEV1 > 60%
3. Disability or unwillingness to undergo capnography measurement
4. Cannot be assessed for FEV1
5. Oxygen supply >5 L/min