Energy Efficient Telemonitoring of Asthmatic Wheezes

A. Lalos, K. Moustakas Wheezes are abnormal continuous adventitious lung sounds that are strongly related to patients with obstructive airways diseases. Wireless tele-monitoring of these sounds facilitate early diagnosis (short, long term) and management of chronic inflammatory disease of the airways (e.g., asthma) through the use of an accurate and energy efficient m-health system. Therefore, …

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The Digital Asthma Patient

Over recent years smartphones have become a fundamental component of our daily lives and they are starting to emerge as the center of personalized health management. In addition to the fast communication with healthcare professions and the easy access to medical information on the internet, smartphones currently offer a plethora of specialized health oriented applications. …

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