Fierce Healthcare May 14, 2021
As an asthma and immunology specialist at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, I see many people struggle with asthma, and hospitalizations at three times the state average.
Poor construction quality in buildings, higher rates of smoking, and unhealthy air quality all play a role in the higher hospitalization rates. To better manage their symptoms, patients need clear, understandable information that is easy to access.
So, my colleagues and I created two new smartphone apps to help—ASTHMAXcel for adults and ASTHMAXcel Adventures for pediatric patients. The apps combine asthma education with games that challenge the user’s asthma knowledge and encourage healthier behaviors. After two months of using the app, an increase in asthma control and reductions in the number of...
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