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. 2016:220:262-6.

Integrated Self-Management System for Improved Treatment of Asthma

Kristen T Nguyen  1 , Martin O Culjat  1 , Andrzej P Mierzwa  1 , Rahul S Singh  1 , Benson Fong  2 , Rebecca Vanlandingham  2
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Integrated Self-Management System for Improved Treatment of Asthma

Kristen T Nguyen et al. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2016.

Abstract

A mobile, affordable product that provides clinicians and patients with comprehensive asthma assessment is needed to improve asthma control. Our solution is an integrated system consisting of a portable, inexpensive, easy-to-use spirometer and a mobile application that communicates wirelessly with the spirometer. Results demonstrated that the wireless asthma management solution meets recommended American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) standards. The device is expected to empower patients to accurately self-assess their asthma for better self-management at home, work, or leisure.

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(a) Wireless low-cost spirometer (right) and mobile app (left) displaying real-time patient data; (b) Spirometer, with wireless sensing electronics, meander tube, and air flow design.
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(a) Expiratory flow curve (flow (L/s) vs volume (L)). Visual comparison of accuracy: Tansia Air prototype (blue/squares) as compared to the industrial flowmeter (red/triangles); (b) Expiratory flow curve of adult male volunteer, using the Tansia Air portable spirometer and mobile platform.
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