We are living in a time where people have instant access to health information via the technology in smart-phones and wearable medical devices.
But, if you suffer from asthma – did you ever imagine that you may be able to treat your asthma condition by using your cell phone?
Because asthma is such a serious illness, people are probably always looking for ways to better manage the condition. They need access to a lot of information to understand and treat the ailment. Respia Asthma Management System is a world first smart inhaler and wearable device.
What Is Respia Asthma Management System?
The Respia Asthma Management System aerosol inhaler has been designed to meet the needs of the modern-day asthmatic by linking with a smart-phone application to help manage asthma.
What sets Respaia apart from the competition is the use of smart technology and an ergonomic design to keep ease of use at the forefront of its purpose.
Is There A Need For A “Smart” Inhaler?
Asthma happens when a person’s respiratory system does not function properly. The respiratory system is the organs and components of the body that allows us to breath. They are the nose, the mouth, the wind pipe, the intercostal muscles and the lungs.
During an asthma attack, the lungs and airways of the body become inflamed and/or restricted. The inflammation and restriction is often triggered by stress and anxiety. The symptoms of the disease are difficulty breathing – often characterized by “wheezing” noises and emotional panic.
An estimated 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma. In addition, about 250,000 people die prematurely each year from asthma or asthma related conditions. Asthma is a silent disease and a silent pandemic.
Although current statistics show that the number of both asthma sufferers and asthma deaths are rising, many people believe that things can change. That belief is one of the reasons why Respia was created.
How Does Respia Asthma Management System Work?
When a person is suffering an asthma attack, they are often mentally confused and disoriented. That is because panic will set in if a person feels like they are unable to breath.
Respia claims to make managing asthma easier by keeping track of the user’s respiratory health and medication use.
The device redesigns aerosol inhalers by adding a wearable patch that tracks the aforementioned functions. The Respia wearable device uses electronic feedback to alert the user when there are signs of dangerous inflammation and reliever medication is needed.
It can make the user aware if their asthma symptoms are worsening throughout the day via acoustic sensing.
The Respia application also automatically records the quantity of medication taken each day. These processes can take much of the mental strain and guess work away from the daily management requirements of having asthma.
Respia could possibly reduce the number of deaths and reduce asthma suffering.
Respia Asthma Management System Review Summary
So far, Respia has not received any investment funding as the product is still in the early stages of development.
The next step in the development stage of Respia is cultivating public support and financial funding. The people at Respia think that the time is not for better asthma management solutions. That is because the global market for asthma treatment and solutions is predicted to grow to $21.7 billion (US) by the year 2020.
The developers and manufacturers of Respia has said that they would like to see the device lower the number of avoidable and reduce asthma suffering.
Respia has received a lot of interest from people with asthma and with asthmatic family members. Respia has been lauded by health industry and medical professionals – as well as – notable designers who would like to see the idea become a reality.
