Why : Detecting pulmonary exacerbation and monitoring the lung function are two important steps in the diagnosis and treatment of the COVID-19.

What : Affordable Lung Function Testing Device - Phone-based Spirometer

How : It uses spirometry technique with a call-in service that can be used on any mobile phone. A 3D printed vortex whistle is also used which generates vortices and changes its resonating pitch according to the rate of flow of air through it. The data is collected and transmitted to a server which calculates clinically relevant lung function measures and sends the report using an audio or a text message.

Who : INALI, 3DS Mentors, and Doctors