Table 1.
Exhaled Breath | Concentration | Reference |
---|---|---|
Nitrogen | 78.04% | [18] |
Oxygen | 16% | [18] |
Carbon dioxide | 4%–5% | [18] |
Hydrogen | 5% | [18] |
Carbon monoxide | 0–6 ppm | [19] |
Ammonia | 0.5 ppm–2 ppm | [20] |
Inert gases and VOCs: Acetone, Isoprene and Ethanol | 0.9% <1 ppm | [21] |
Hydrogen sulphide | 0–1.3 ppm | [22] |
Nitric oxide | 10 ppb–50 ppb | [6] |
Nitrous oxide | 1 ppb–20 ppb | [6] |
Carbonyl Sulphide | 0–10 ppb | [6] |
Ethane | 0–10 ppb | [6] |
Pentane | 0–10 ppb | [6] |
Methane | 2 ppm–10 ppm | [6] |
Relative Humidity: | ||
1. Oral Exhalation | 91%–96% | [18] |
2. Nasal Exhalation | 82%–85% | [18] |
Temperature Range | Between 34 °C and 36 °C | [18] |