Identification of Elderly Patients with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection by Artificial Intelligence Analysis of Cough Pattern Sounds.

Journal: Discovery medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Automatic recognition of cough sounds shows promise in the diagnosis of respiratory conditions. This study investigated the diagnostic value of cough sounds in elderly patients with lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI).

Authors

  • Yuling Li
    Department of Instrument Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
  • Siyu Ye
    School of Public Administration, Wenzhou Medical University, 325015 Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
  • Zaiting Ye
    Radiology Department, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 323000 Lishui, Zhejiang, China.
  • Zhangyong Yin
    Respiratory Department, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 323000 Lishui, Zhejiang, China.
  • Xiaoping Cai
    Respiratory Department, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 323000 Lishui, Zhejiang, China.
  • Jiongwei Pan
    Respiratory Department, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 323000 Lishui, Zhejiang, China.