Wearable technology usage for asthma patients in Turkey

<bold>Introduction:</bold> Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting approximately 300 million people worldwide today. The use of wearable technologies in asthma management has also become widespread. <bold>Aim:</bold> The aim of this study is to examine the use of wearable technology in asthma patients in Turkey. <bold>Method:</bold> In Turkey, studies have been conducted to enhance the quality of healthcare services using artificial intelligence and wearable technologies, particularly in monitoring and managing chronic diseases like asthma, and to ensure the integration of technology into the healthcare system. Wearable systems used in Turkey include SensoTRACK ear sensor, Google contact lens, BioPatchTM, Smartwatch Basis PEAKTM, QardioCore, Vital Jacket®, and Moov (activity tracker). Approval and evaluation by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency under the Ministry of Health are required for medical device and medicine production processes in our country. <bold>Result:</bold> Wearable technologies are used in the management of asthma in our country. These devices measure parameters such as the patient's respiratory rate, heart rate, body temperature, and cough, and simultaneously send the data to the doctor via a mobile phone application, recording it. They also send vibrations for early intervention in case of emergency asthma attacks. <bold>Conclusion:</bold> Wearable technologies are being used for asthma patients in Turkey and around the world. Applications using wearable technology that closely monitor patients and ensure disease management can provide benefits in asthma control by remotely collecting data about patients' symptoms, triggers, and medication use. This allows for distant monitoring to help with asthma management.