CoughAware is a wearable device that is aimed at helping asthma sufferers, particularly children, deal with their condition. The device is worn around the neck and monitors the wearer, listening out for coughs. As a cough is the first sign of an impending asthma attack the device allows the wearer, parent or carer to act early and potentially prevent the attacks.
The device detects coughs that might be potential indicators of an asthma attack, it then sends out a text alert to the user or the carer’s mobile. The data the device receives is then uploaded to an online database. As the ‘cough library’ grows and results become more accurate, Quvium hope to learn more about asthma.
