Telehealth for Asthma: Smart Tools for Self-Care
COVID 19 pandemic has really expedited use of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM). There is a plethora of documentation about the access to care, cost savings, optimization of care etc. According to CDC, 90% of the nation's $4.1 trillion in annual health care expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute asthma exacerbations are the most common respiratory diseases requiring emergent medical evaluation and treatment.