Method and System for Regional Assessment of Lung Physiology

摘要

The invention provides a system and method for regional assessment of lung physiology. The system includes a plurality of sound transducers configured to be fixed on a surface of the individual over the thorax. A processor is configured to receive signals generated by the transducers and to determine from the signals a value of a parameter in each of one or more regions of the lungs. The method of the invention includes obtaining signals indicative of pressure waves at locations over the thorax; and determining from the signals a value of a parameter in each of the regions of the lungs.