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  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Asthma affects millions globally, with poor outcomes linked to medication non-adherence and diagnostic limitations.
  • Technological advancements offer potential solutions for improved asthma diagnosis, monitoring, and personalized care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence on technology's impact on asthma care, focusing on diagnostics, monitoring, and digital interventions.
  • To explore the potential of emerging technologies for personalized asthma management and improved patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of major databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Scopus, Google Scholar) conducted in November 2023.
  • Focused on evidence related to home diagnostics, remote monitoring, digital smart inhalers, and telemedicine in asthma management.

Main Results:

  • Advanced diagnostics facilitate early detection and personalized treatment plans.
  • Digital therapeutics and mobile apps empower patients in self-management and treatment adherence.
  • Telemedicine and remote monitoring streamline care, while AI shows promise in predicting exacerbations.

Conclusions:

  • Technology holds significant potential for precision medicine in asthma care.
  • Further development and validation are crucial for integrating these innovations into routine clinical practice.
  • Addressing implementation challenges is key to realizing the full benefits of technology in asthma management.