According to embodiments of the present invention, an air conduction sensor for detecting a sound from a user is provided. The air conduction sensor includes a housing comprising an opening, wherein a rim of the opening is configured to at least substantially attach to a skin or a clothing of the user a microphone coupled to the housing such that there is an air gap between the microphone and the skin or the clothing, and wherein the microphone is configured to detect the sound. A system and a method for monitoring a health condition of a user are also provided.
