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May 6, 2016

Tracking asthma in Pittsburgh children finds high … – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Tracking asthma in Pittsburgh children finds high …
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A high rate of children with asthma, including a high proportion who are not getting proper treatment, was reported in a study released Thursday that looked at students in several elementary schools in and around Pittsburgh. The study builds on …
Study: Asthma More Common In Pittsburgh Children Than National AverageCBS Local
Poor Air Quality Linked To High Asthma Rate In Pittsburgh Children90.5 WESA
Allegheny Health Network Physicians Announce Results of Study on Asthma in Pittsburgh-area Schoolchildren; Report …Press Release Rocket

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November 12, 2015

Tracking tool predicts asthma control deterioration in children 1 week ahead – Healio

Tracking tool predicts asthma control deterioration in children 1 week ahead
Healio
An estimated 7.1 million American children have pediatric asthma, translating to $9.3 billion in annual total direct health care costs. Suboptimal asthma control in children leads to frequent asthma exacerbations, which increase health care costs and …

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October 2, 2015

Children’s Health launches asthma tracking app – MobiHealthNews

Children's Health launches asthma tracking app
MobiHealthNews
Although Children's Health just launched My Asthma Pal last week, the organization is already working on a second version of this app that will not only allow users to track asthma manually, but also sync with a connected peak flow meter via Bluetooth …

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August 21, 2015

AstraZeneca embracing smart inhalers for asthma tracking & medication adherence – iMedicalApps

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AstraZeneca embracing smart inhalers for asthma tracking & medication adherence
iMedicalApps
Adherium is an Australian company that makes a line of FDA cleared smart inhaler attachments that attach to a range of inhalers for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These devices, which include a touchscreen display for …

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September 22, 2012

Can GPS tracking reduce the chances of an asthma attack? – The Citizen Daily

Can GPS tracking reduce the chances of an asthma attack?
The Citizen Daily
Stanford. A decline in aspirin use, exposure to household sprays and cleaners and lack of vitamin D may all help explain surging asthma rates in the past few decades. Millions across the world suffer from asthma but everyone's triggers are different.

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September 14, 2012

Can GPS Tracking Reduce Asthma Attacks? – Co.Exist

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Can GPS Tracking Reduce Asthma Attacks?
Co.Exist
About 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, but everyone's triggers are different. Some people start wheezing when they're around household pets or spend too long in a dusty basement. Others get attacks severe enough to send them to the emergency …

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June 5, 2012

Tracking App For Asthma Victims – French Tribune

French Tribune

Tracking App For Asthma Victims
French Tribune
A new smartphone app has come to cater to concerns expressed about asthma patients about how to track down their condition. In the name of AsthmaSense, the app is told to have a tracking system which helps one examining his condition.
iSonea Launches AsthmaSense, a New Smartphone AppSacramento Bee
Tracking app to aid asthma sufferersHerald Sun
AsthmaSense App Allows Users to Properly Manage AsthmaSocial Barrel

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January 30, 2012

A Personal Spirometer for Tracking and Analyzing Lung Function – The Atlantic

A Personal Spirometer for Tracking and Analyzing Lung Function
The Atlantic
By medGadget Released by PMD Healthcare, Spiro PD allows people with asthma, cystic fibrosis, and other conditions to monitor the health of their lungs. PMD Healthcare has released its new portable spirometer that allows people with all kinds of lung …

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October 3, 2011

Tracking Asthma symptoms and triggers – Times of India

Tracking Asthma symptoms and triggers
Times of India
It is often said that the key to successful asthma treatment lies in the identification of its triggers and symptoms. It is important to know as much as possible about this chronic respiratory condition so that you can take appropriate action when …

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May 10, 2011

Data Tracking for Asthma Sufferers? – Smart Data Collective

Data Tracking for Asthma Sufferers?
Smart Data Collective
Despite the recent privacy row with smartphones and other GPS enabled devices, a Wisconsin doctor is proposing use of an inhaler with built in global positioning system to track where and when asthma sufferers use their medication. …

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