Back in 2012, researchers from the University of Washington (UW)
introduced a new tool - SpiroSmart for those suffering from respiratory problems in
the form of a smartphone app
that measures lung health. While this may have improved access to care
for many, it didn't mean a great deal to those without a smartphone. The
team is now looking to expand the reach of its technology by designing a
system that allows patients to call in from anywhere in the world, from
any phone, to gauge the health of their lungs.
Chronic lung conditions like asthma or COPD can require
careful monitoring, often involving regular visits to the clinic. This
mightn't be too problematic if you live in a big, modern city, but in
developing countries a trip to the doctor can mean hours or even days on
the road.
The idea is that users of the SpiroCall service call a 1-800 number from
anywhere in the world and perform a hard exhale, just as they would
when using a commercial spirometer. The audio is collected and relayed
to a server, where the team's algorithms translate the breath into a
reading of the patient's lung function.
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