Initiating home spirometry for children during the COVID-19 pandemic – A practical guide

Initiating home spirometry for children during the COVID-19 pandemic – A practical guide

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rapid escalation in use of home monitoring and video consultations in children with a variety of chronic respiratory conditions. Our department set up a home spirometry service from scratch once it became evident that we needed to keep patients away from hospital c...

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Published in:Paediatric respiratory reviews Vol. 42; pp. 43 - 48
Main Authors: Richardson, C.H., Orr, N.J., Ollosson, S.L., Irving, S.J., Balfour-Lynn, I.M., Carr, S.B.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01-06-2022
Subjects:
Adherence
Asthma
Child
Clinical Usefulness
COVID-19
Home spirometry
Humans
Pandemics
Spirometry
Suppurative lung disease
Technology
Telemedicine
Adherence
Suppurative lung disease
Home spirometry
Telemedicine
Technology
Asthma
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Summary:The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rapid escalation in use of home monitoring and video consultations in children with a variety of chronic respiratory conditions. Our department set up a home spirometry service from scratch once it became evident that we needed to keep patients away from hospital clinics whenever possible. We faced a number of challenges but now have around 400 children using home spirometers. There are a number of portable spirometers available, some with online platforms. The technology, particularly the software/apps interface, has been improved by the companies in response to issues that have arisen. We believe the use of home monitoring is here to stay.
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ISSN:1526-0542
1526-0550
DOI:10.1016/j.prrv.2021.02.001