Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

Hi,

I am currently researching various forms of malaria diagnosis. I stumbled upon an article that described how infected individuals have higher levels of terpenes in their breath compared to healthy individuals. Specifically, the study found levels of limonene and pinene. So my question is: Is there any simple yet effective way to detect these terpene levels? I was thinking that it might be possible to do so through an altered breathalyzer, but i am not entirely sure on how to do so. Thank you!

MC

Hello,
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