IDENTIFYING LUNG INFECTION BY BREATH TESTING

Identifying the "smell" of different types of lung bacteria could lead to a simple breath test. Breath analysis is an important emerging field and is likely to take off across the board it would reduce lung infection diagnosis times from weeks to minutes. Researchers are now  collaborating in sampling patients, in order to demonstrate the strengths, as  well as limitations, of breath analysis more comprehensively.
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20975948

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Colour Test Sensor

US scientists have already devised a prototype colour test which shows up unique chemical changes in the breath of people with lung cancer. The hues of a series of 36 dots can detect lung cancer accurately in three out of four people with the disease. The concept of a "gas fingerprint" for lung cancer is not new, but this kit is. The sensor, which is slightly bigger than a quarter  dollar or a two pound coin, is inexpensive and easy to use. It could revolutionise the way cancer is detected. 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6387773.stm
 
Ps-  I am off to hospital today for an exercise test,  to determine if at 73 years of age I am fit enough for major surgery for my oesophageal cancer. 
Got my fingers, arms, legs and eyes all crossed.

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