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The Nose Knows

Otolaryngologists Diagnose Sinusitis with Electronic Nose

May 1, 2003

The "electronic nose," or e-Nose, is a new device that detects molecules released by bacteria that would indicate a sinus infection. The data is downloaded to a computer and compared to bacteria known to cause sinusitis. If doctors find a match, then they can confirm the diagnosis.


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