New Study Suggests Breath Testing Could Help Monitor Lupus Disease Activity and Fatigue | Lupus Foundation of America

Summary: Imagine if simply breathing into a tube could tell your doctor exactly how your lupus is doing! A new study shows that a special breath test might soon do just that. By checking tiny molecules in your breath, doctors can measure lupus activity, inflammation, and even how tired you are.

Researchers found that a specific compound drops when your fatigue is high. This new "breathomics" test is a simple, painless way to monitor lupus. It also helps prove that lupus fatigue is very real and complex, even when other symptoms seem to be under control.

Source: Lupus Foundation of America URL: lupus.org/news/new-study-suggests-breath-testing-could-help-monitor-lupus-disease-activity-and-fatigue (opens in new tab)