AI-Aided Stethoscope Revolutionizes Home Monitoring of Asthma Symptoms

A recent study found that an AI-aided home stethoscope can effectively detect asthma exacerbations, surpassing the accuracy of peak expiratory flow measurements. The study monitored 149 patients with asthma, including children and adults, who used the AI-aided stethoscope to record symptoms such as wheezes and crackles. The AI analysis of these recordings alone proved efficient in detecting exacerbations in patients of all ages. This innovation has the potential to optimize remote telemedicine consultations and significantly improve asthma monitoring, particularly in children under the age of 5.