Tag: Asthma Management
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LungGames launches Sparky: a breathing-training game for kids
Introducing Sparky: A new way to teach young children breathing techniques Canadian software developer LungGames is expanding the frontier of pediatric health with Sparky™, a video game that teaches preschool and early elementary-age children the breathing exercises critical for respiratory health. Launched on October 15, 2025, Sparky combines play with medical-grade guidance, enabling clinicians and…
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Cough Detection Gets Smarter with Wearable Multimodal AI
Overview: A Leap Forward in Cough Detection for Wearables Researchers have unveiled a new approach to detecting coughs with wearable health monitors that combine audio data and accelerometer movement. This multimodal strategy improves the accuracy of cough detection, a vital capability for monitoring chronic respiratory conditions and predicting events such as asthma exacerbations. By better…
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Be Prepared for Hay Fever Season: Managing Asthma and Allergies
As the spring months arrive, nature awakens, and for many individuals, this change heralds the beginning of hay fever season. General practitioners (GPs) are urging patients to be proactive in managing their hay fever, allergies, and asthma symptoms, particularly with the mounting evidence that climate change is extending pollen seasons in urban areas. In fact,…