Exhaled breath condensate based breath analyser: Real-time thermofluidic standardisation of hydrogen peroxide for longitudinal COPD monitoring: a pilot investigation

Key Points

• This research aims to standardise the process of measuring hydrogen peroxide in exhaled breath condensate for COPD monitoring.
• Conducted a longitudinal study on hydrogen peroxide levels in breath condensate.
• Developed a thermofluidic model to standardise hydrogen peroxide condensation.
• Tested an electrochemical sensor for real-time measurement of hydrogen peroxide.
• Successfully standardised the condensation process of hydrogen peroxide in breath samples.
• Demonstrated effective measurement using the electrochemical sensor in real-time.
• Provided a reliable method for monitoring COPD through breath analysis.