Expert System for Diagnosing Respiratory Diseases Using the Forward Chaining Method

Authors

  • Baginda Fikri Haikal Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
  • Reza Abdillah Siregar Univeristas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65371/metrokom.v2i1.97

Keywords:

Expert System, Respiratory Diseases, Forward Chaining, Diagnosis, Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

Respiratory diseases are one of the health disorders whose prevalence continues to increase and require rapid and accurate diagnosis to support effective medical treatment. This study aims to develop an expert system for diagnosing respiratory diseases using the forward chaining method. This method was chosen for its ability to perform data-driven reasoning, starting from the facts of the symptoms experienced by the patient, which then trigger certain rules to produce a diagnostic conclusion. The system is designed with a knowledge base containing validated data on symptoms and types of respiratory diseases, as well as an inference engine to process diagnostic rules. The system is implemented using a web-based programming language with database integration that stores information on symptoms, diseases, and reasoning rules. Test results show that the system is capable of providing quick and accurate initial diagnoses based on the symptom data entered, and can serve as a tool for medical professionals and the public in detecting respiratory diseases early. This research is expected to contribute to the development of artificial intelligence-based health technology that supports more effective and efficient medical services.

References

Anggara, Y. A. R., Wibowo, S. A., & Pranoto, Y. A. (2025). Sistem Pakar Diagnosa Kerusakan Laptop Berbasis Forward Chaining Dan Certainty Factor. IJAI (Indonesian Journal of Applied Informatics), 9(2), 296–309. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.20961/ijai.v9i2.95556

Ashar, S. F., & Iqbal, F. (2024). Web-Based Information System for Borrowing Practical Laboratory Equipment for The Faculty of Public Health. Jurnal Metrokom: Media Teknik Elektro Dan Komputer, 1(2), 121–133. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1307/metrokom.v1i2.77

Elkana, S. R., & Kuswanto, V. (2023). Analysis and Design of Disease Diagnosis Systems and Patient Medicine Recommendations with Forward Chaining Method. Bit-Tech, 6(2), 134–143. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.32877/bt.v6i2.937

Mardian, D. R., Risnanto, S., Garnia, E., Adhinugraha, K. M., Rahayu, H., & Rachman, R. S. (2023). Forward Chaining and Certainly Factor Method Optimization for Lung Disease Expert System. 2023 17th International Conference on Telecommunication Systems, Services, and Applications (TSSA), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1109/TSSA59948.2023.10366958

Mauliza, M., Ula, M., Saputra, I., Afdelina, R., & Ikhsan, M. (2022). Application of expert system with forward chaining method in detecting infectious diseases in children. Science Midwifery, 10(4), 2777–2785. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.35335/midwifery.v10i4.714

Nengsih, Y., & Putra, N. (2020). SISTEM PAKAR MENGGUNAKAN FORWARD CHAINING DAN CERTAINTY FACTOR UNTUK DIAGNOSA KERUSAKAN SMARTPHONE. JURSIMA, 8(2), 61–69. https://doi.org/10.47024/js.v8i2.205

Nugroho, A., & Rahmadani, N. F. (2024). Web-based Visit List Information System at the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Deli Serdang Regency. Jurnal Metrokom: Media Teknik Elektro Dan Komputer, 1(2), 58–74. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1307/metrokom.v1i2.79

Putra, H., Harahap, I. S., Islam, U., & Sumatera, N. (2024). Expert System for Detecting Potential Obesity in the Environment of the State Islamic University of North Sumatra Using Naïve Bayes Classifier. Jurnal Media Teknik Elektro Dan Komputer, 1(1), 27–36.

Rifki, M. I., Raditya, M. E., & Hasugian, A. H. (2023). Text Data Security Application Using a Mobile-Based Base64 Algorithm. Instal: Jurnal Komputer, 15(02), 224–235. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.54209/jurnalkomputer.v15i02.146

Rifki, M. I., & Syamia, N. (2024). Message Security Application Using Mobile-Based AES Algorithm. Journal of Computer Science, Information Technology and Telecommunication Engineering, 5(2), 595–606. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30596/jcositte.v5i2.20834

Sinaga, Y. A., & Aida, M. (2025). WEB-BASED EMPLOYEE LEAVE APPLICATION SYSTEM AT THE DINAS PENANAMAN MODAL DAN PELAYANAN TERPADU SATU PINTU KOTA MEDAN. Jurnal Metrokom: Media Teknik Elektro Dan Komputer, 2(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1307/metrokom.v2i1.100

Sukma, I., & Petrus, M. (2020). Sistem Pakar Penyakit Kucing Menggunakan Metode Forward Chaining Berbasis Web. Simtek: Jurnal Sistem Informasi Dan Teknik Komputer, 5(1), 52–58. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.51876/simtek.v5i1.73

Syamsudin, I., & Sudarsono, E. (2022). Penerapan Metode Certainty Factor Pada Sistem Pakar Mendiagnosa Penyakit Tuberculosis (Tb) Paru Berbasis Web Mobile. JUSIM (Jurnal Sistem Informasi Musirawas), 7(2), 127–136. https://doi.org/doi.org/ 10.35970/ jinita.v5i2.2096

Wajidi, F., & Nur, N. (2021). Sistem Pakar Diagnosis Penyakit Stunting pada Balita menggunakan Metode Forward Chaining. Jurnal Informatika Universitas Pamulang, 6(2), 401–407. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.32493/informatika.v6i2.11938

Ware, S., Yue, C., Morillo, R., Lu, J., Shang, C., Bi, J., Kamath, J., Russell, A., Bamis, A., & Wang, B. (2020). Predicting depressive symptoms using smartphone data. Smart Health, 15, 100093. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smhl.2019.100093

Wenda, A., Kraugusteeliana, K., Suryanto, A. A., Suhada;, & Karya;, S. N. A. (2023). Sistem Pakar Untuk Mendiagnosa Penyakit Paru-Paru dengan Menggunakan Metode Teorema Bayes. Jurnal Media Informatika Budidarma, 7(1). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30865/mib.v7i1.5394

Downloads

Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

Haikal, B. F., & Siregar, R. A. (2025). Expert System for Diagnosing Respiratory Diseases Using the Forward Chaining Method. Jurnal Metrokom : Media Teknik Elektro Dan Komputer, 2(1), 49–65. https://doi.org/10.65371/metrokom.v2i1.97