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Swaasa App Screens Coughs For Tuberculosis
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Salcit Technologies’ Swaasa app analyzes cough sounds to screen for tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases, the company reported on March 24, 2026. It has been used in over 400,000 assessments, shows about 87–90% agreement with clinical diagnoses in a 2025 study, and is recognized as a Class B medical device in India while awaiting FDA approval. The app targets rapid, low-cost screening in low-resource settings.
Key Points
- 1Analyzes cough audio to screen for TB, asthma, COPD with reported ~87–90% diagnostic accuracy.
- 2Enables rapid, low-cost screening in low-resource settings, reducing need for x-rays and specialized equipment.
- 3Supports large-scale deployment—over 400,000 tests and collaborations planned for 2026 public health rollouts.
Scoring Rationale
Real-world scale and practical deployability drive score, limited by modest novelty and limited peer-reviewed validation.
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