Respiratory Monitoring for Healthcare, Sport and Physical Activity: Sensors, Techniques and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Breathing is a vital function of the human body. Breathing patterns contain fundamental information that can be used for different purposes, with respiratory frequency being among the most useful variables to monitor. In healthcare, variations in respiratory frequency can be used as predictors of physiological deterioration and serious adverse events. In sport and physical activity, respiratory frequency is a valid marker of physical effort and is associated with exercise tolerance in different populations. However, respiratory frequency is still considered as the “neglected” physiological measure, as it is not routinely monitored in the above-mentioned fields. Recent advances in technological development and research in the field of sensors, measurement techniques and data analysis are fostering new perspectives in respiratory monitoring. This development is facilitated by a variety of contact-based and contact-less techniques that can be used for monitoring breathing in different fields and for different purposes. This Topical Collection focuses on the development, validity, use and applicability of respiratory devices in different fields. A broader aim is to collect together high-quality papers from researchers working in this area with the aim of making respiratory monitoring more widespread and more effective. This is an important goal not only for researchers in the field, but for society in general.

Dr. Carlo Massaroni
Dr. Andrea Nicolo
Prof. Massimo Sacchetti
Prof. Emiliano Schena
Collection Editors

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