Citation:
Charaklias N, Raja H, Humphries ML. et al., The future of early disease detection? Applications of electronic nose technology in otolaryngology.
The Journal of laryngology and otology, Volume 124, Issue 8, 2010, pp. 823-827
Abstract:
Introduction: Recent advances in electronic nose technology, and successful
clinical applications, are facilitating the development of new methods for
rapid, bedside diagnosis of disease. There is a real clinical need for such new
diagnostic tools in otolaryngology.
Materials and methods: We present a critical review of recent advances in
electronic nose technology and current applications in otolaryngology.
Results: The literature reports evidence of accurate diagnosis of common
otolaryngological conditions such as sinusitis (acute and chronic), chronic
suppurative otitis media, otitis externa and nasal vestibulitis. A significant
recent development is the successful identification of biofilm-producing versus
non-biofilm-producing pseudomonas and staphylococcus species.
Conclusion: Electronic nose technology holds significant potential for enabling
rapid, non-invasive, bedside diagnosis of otolaryngological disease.