Digital markers in asthma: harnessing technology for asthma attack prediction
- AMRF
- 12 minutes ago
- 1 min read
Asthma is a national crisis. It affects 1 in 8 New Zealanders, and for Māori and Pacifica, the rates are two-to-three times higher. Despite best efforts, death rates have not improved for 20 years, and asthma attacks are on the rise.
In the past decade alone, the rate of attacks has surged by over a third, meaning every two and a half minutes in New Zealander someone is having an asthma attack.
But what if we could change that? What if the technology already in our hands –smartphones and smartwatches – could predict an attack before it happens?
Join Dr Amy Chan for a presentation on her groundbreaking, AMRF-funded research. Discover how everyday digital devices can detect the subtle, early warning signs of an asthma attack, offering the potential to transform how we manage this chronic condition.
In this insightful session, Amy will share:
The science behind using ”digital markers” to monitor and predict asthma attacks.
How this technology is already empowering patients, from a 12-year-old who has regained control of his life to a 74-year-old embracing new tools for their health.
The real-world impact of research that aims to prevent hospitalisations and save lives.
This is more than a discussion about technology – it's about a future where people’s lives are no longer controlled by asthma. It’s about providing better health outcomes for our children, our partners, and our parents.
If you or someone you love is affected by asthma, this is a presentation you won’t want to miss.
