Observational Study Using the CoVa Monitoring System 3

Observational Study to Detect Cough and Wheeze Sounds Using the CoVa Monitoring System 3

Asthma is a complex and chronic inflammatory disorder which is associated with reversible airway obstruction and bronchial hyperresponsiveness. It is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in children and prevalence further increases worldwide. Typical symptoms of asthma are breathlessness, cough, wheezing and chest tightness. These symptoms are particularly prevalent at night-time. Understanding and tracking these symptoms can lead to better management of asthma.

Auscultation using a stethoscope is standard clinical practice, however there is currently no available solution to detect respiratory sounds throughout the day and night.

The aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility of detecting respiratory sounds in healthy children with the CoVa patch.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participant is between the ages of 4 - 17 years old at the time of consent
• Participant and/or family member/carer willing to give written consent
• Participant and/or family member/carer who can read and comprehend english

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subject believed to be unsuitable for inclusion by the Principle Investigator
• Subject is pregnant at time of consent
• Subject is currently enrolled in another medical study