Obesity rates have been increasing worldwide, especially in North America. Over the past few years, obesity rates have increased to the point that it costs around $14 billion in health expenses each year. The consequences of childhood obesity are numerous, but many wonder about the connection between obesity and asthma.  Does childhood obesity make asthma worse? Or is it the other way around? Here’s what you need to know. Does Childhood Obesity Cause Asthma? Studies have shown that there is an increased risk for asthma in children who are obese. (1) While the specific cause of obesity’s i ..read more

Patients with asthma should be able to enjoy their busy lives without constant, debilitating symptoms. If you or your child has chronic asthma, make sure you are in control of your asthma. Learn about the risk factors, symptoms, and best practices for controlling your asthma. Identify And Avoid Asthma Triggers  Asthma doesn’t “flare-up.” Coughing and wheezing usually signal that you’ve been triggered by something. Knowing what asthmatic triggers you and what environmental factors make it harder for you to breathe will help you avoid certain triggers and maintain your asthma maintenance ..read more

Mayday, mayday, mayday! A flare may be on the horizon, and it could be triggered by your body’s changing levels of condition-based asthma triggers. Even if the early warning signs of an asthma attack aren’t obvious, you can take specific measures to help prevent a flare from happening. This could save your lungs and your life. If a child has asthma, it is crucial for you and them to be aware of an attack’s warning signs. Not everyone realizes that asthma manifests itself in a variety of ways, not just with difficulty breathing. 6 Asthma Warning Signs Asthma is a common health issue that can be ..read more

Aluna representative Charvi Shetty sat down with Dr. Kensho Iwanaga, a pediatric pulmonologist, to discuss the role of remote patient monitoring and digital health solutions and how they can impact pediatrics and pulmonology. Dr. Iwanaga attended medical school at the University of California Irvine and completed his residency in pediatrics at  UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland. He then went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric pulmonology at Seattle Children’s Hospital. During that time he also earned his master’s degree in epidemiology from the University of Washington ..read more

Remote patient monitoring, or RPM, is a unique category of telehealth. It allows healthcare professionals to monitor their patients without having to be physically present. Successful RPM programs can improve patient outcomes, and increase the effectiveness of treatments.  Using remote patient monitoring can seem daunting, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the technology. However, RPM can benefit both physicians and those they treat and more and more healthcare professionals are adopting its use. Here are some tips for improving RPM outcomes. Use Good Technology Due to the nature of RP ..read more

The Aluna spirometer is an effective tool for remote patient monitoring (RPM). There are many ways that you can use Aluna to better treat asthma patients. Aside from being a quality product, Aluna has an app that makes recording spirometry results fun for children and beneficial for physicians. Here are some ways you can use Aluna to better treat patients who have asthma.  The Use Of Rescue Control One of the primary ways that Aluna can better treat asthma patients is by giving both them and their healthcare providers more accurate and consistent health data. Aluna allows a patient to rec ..read more

Some doctors and healthcare professionals refer to “silent asthma,” but you’ve probably had difficulty pinpointing its definition. While this term has made its way into medical practice jargon, it is not generally regarded as a medical term. There are a few reasons why people refer to “silent asthma.” To understand their meaning, you need to know about “silent symptoms.” Let’s look at the various terms used to describe asthma and asthma symptoms and see what “silent asthma” really means. What Is Silent Asthma? Silent asthma does not have a clear definition. It isn’t a diagnostic term and is pr ..read more

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is becoming more common in the healthcare industry and allows physicians to monitor their patients without dealing with the barrier of in-person visits. RPM has proven to be a highly effective form of routine monitoring and has offered many benefits to the facilities that have implemented it.  However, many doctors and healthcare professionals question which patient demographics would see the highest impact benefit from RPM and whether or not it is worth adopting into their practices. While some demographics may benefit more than others, there is a benefit ..read more

Remote patient monitoring, or RPM, is an extremely effective aspect of telehealth medicine. However, those who have not yet implemented this program into their practice may have several questions about the effects and benefits of RPM. If you have questions about remote patient monitoring, find answers in the complete guide to RPM! What Is RPM? Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a category of telehealth medicine that works to effectively manage patients and monitor their conditions without having to schedule in-person appointments.  Digital technology is used to analyze and record data rel ..read more

Asthma is a health condition that causes a person’s airways to close up, making it difficult to breathe. Around 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, but few fully understand the short and long-term effects of asthma. Understanding how asthma impacts your health is one of the first steps towards managing it and living your life relatively uninhibited. Therefore it’s important to take the time to understand this condition and how you can live your life with asthma. Here’s what you need to understand about the short and long-term effects of asthma. Understanding The Effects Of Asthma Before t ..read more