Is Tech the Secret to Controlling Asthma Flare-Ups?
Survey findings suggest there are early adopters using tech to manage their asthma symptoms. Half of respondents are interested in using a digital inhaler.
Survey findings suggest there are early adopters using tech to manage their asthma symptoms. Half of respondents are interested in using a digital inhaler.
40% of people with asthma experience symptoms at least once a day, according to Health Union survey data from its online health community.
Survey data of asthma and COPD patients show that nearly half of each surveyed population are highly interested in using a digital inhaler.
Lorene, an advocate for Asthma.net, talks about her struggles and how she now uses her experiences to help others with asthma.
“Asthma In America 2018” asked questions about diagnosis, medications, treatments and more to over 800 respondents. Surprisingly, the survey revealed four things people with asthma fear most about their future, all of which have a profound impact on the way they view their condition and rate their quality of life.
Asthma In America 2017 patient survey shows multiple asthma symptoms impact patients’ lifestyle and relationships; avoiding triggers is ongoing challenge.
Asthma patients report most frequently using rescue inhalers for treatment, showing the difficult path many people have prior to being correctly diagnosed.
John Bottrell has been living with asthma all his life and contributes to Asthma.net. He shares about his experiences of avoiding triggers, how asthma has impacted his life and career, and the importance of finding a community of others with asthma.
For further listening about experiences with asthma, check out another Living With podcast interview with Lorene A.