Impedance Pneumography Measurement During Acute Airway Obstruction and Recovery Phase in Young Children

Impedance Pneumography Measurement During Acute Airway Obstruction and Recovery Phase in Young Children

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association of signals recorded and analysed with Ventica® LFTS in infants and preschoolers during acute airway obstruction/asthma exacerbation and recovery thereof for changes in the IP-derived TBFV curves within and between nights.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 1-7
• Diagnosis of acute airway obstruction or asthma exacerbation requiring inpatient treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Need for an ICU treatment
• Bronchiolitis
• Pneumonia (not including viral infections)
• Other cardiorespiratory or neurological chronic diseases or states that may significantly alter the overnight breathing pattern
• Implanted or external active medical devices