Remote Monitoring for Asthma
Managing asthma means watching your oxygen level. This helps. It tracks your breathing trends at home, between doctor visits.
Key Takeaways
- More than 27 million people in the U.S. live with asthma. Source: the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
- Tracking your oxygen level (SpO2) and symptoms helps find your triggers. These can include weather or the seasons.
- Remote patient monitoring sends your breathing data to your care team. This happens from home, between your lung or allergy visits.
- Medicare Part B and many insurers cover remote monitoring for asthma. Your doctor must order it as medically necessary.
How Remote Asthma Tracking Works
Oxygen Saturation Tracking
Use a connected pulse oximeter. It is a small clip. It checks the oxygen level in your blood and logs it each day.
Trigger & Trend Identification
Your data helps your clinician spot patterns. Weather, exercise, or other changes may line up with your breathing.
Care Plan Alignment
You give your doctor clear data. This helps refine your Asthma Action Plan at routine checkups.
When to Seek Immediate Medical Help
Severe asthma attacks require emergency care.
Call 911 right away. Do this for shortness of breath, trouble speaking, or chest retractions.
Follow your Asthma Action Plan
Never change your rescue inhaler or daily controller dose on your own. Wait for clear instructions from your doctor.
In-person clinical care is essential
This adds to your care. It does not replace spirometry testing, allergy evaluations, or specialist visits.
Request a callback
Share your name and number. A care coordinator calls you back at a good time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does remote patient monitoring help manage asthma?
It collects your oxygen level and vital signs at home. Your doctor gets this data each day. It helps track your breathing trends.
Is remote monitoring for asthma covered by Medicare?
Yes. Medicare Part B covers remote monitoring for chronic breathing conditions. Your doctor must order it.
What devices are used for asthma monitoring?
A connected pulse oximeter measures your blood oxygen level. It also checks your pulse rate. It sends this data to your provider's portal.
Does this replace my Asthma Action Plan?
No. It gives data to your doctor. It helps refine and track your written Asthma Action Plan.