COPD & Emphysema Support Group
COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
Here's an interesting bit of technology right up our alley. Portable spirometry is a huge benefit to all, especially those of us that may be restricted as far as getting to a doc. Check out the GizMag link for what is in the mill:
http://www.gizmag.com/sandpiper-smartphone-lung-monitor/32860/
The IndieGoGo link is crowd funding support for gearing up production:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sandpiper
I'm dropping the 55 bucks to get one of the first smartphone sensors. Way too cool to pass up...
Hugs,
Dennis
http://www.gizmag.com/sandpiper-smartphone-lung-monitor/32860/
The IndieGoGo link is crowd funding support for gearing up production:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sandpiper
I'm dropping the 55 bucks to get one of the first smartphone sensors. Way too cool to pass up...
Hugs,
Dennis
my friend has a new "app" on her phone that takes blood pressure & pulse (i'm app illiterate so don't ask me how)
i just had to hold my finger over a light & press her phone below my shoulder & it worked!
amazing what they can do now & think what a wonderful tool that will be for hospice & others that help those that cant get out.
Thanks again. Ann