Good, just wish it had a light
I've been using the Smart asthma device and app for a couple of weeks now. I had no problems at all connecting the Bluetooth convertor with my phone and it's been reliably picking it up every time I use it.
It's a significant improvement from manually recording my readings in a spreadsheet and the ability to download my data is great.
The device itself is fine, the mouthpiece is very big and took a while to get used to.
Technique is everything. I've found I always have to use my iPhone torch to take the reading, conviniently, the app will turn this on and off for you automatically which does help. If I get the technique right, it registers every blow first time but it took me some practice to get to this point and I have to put my hand and devices in a very specific position for this to work.
The device seems more accurate than my old mechanical peak flow meter.
Overall I'm very happy.
Suggestions for improvement :
- the biggest one is a light built in so I don't have to balance my phone on the device awkwardly every time. This would make a huge difference!
- I would like the option to record different types of symptoms, breathlessness when talking / chest pain / fatigue so I can better see what's happening for me. It doesn't necessarily need to appear on the main chart though.
- i'd also like somewhere to record steroid tablet courses so I can keep track of how frequently I'm having to have them and how quickly I recover after them.
It's a significant improvement from manually recording my readings in a spreadsheet and the ability to download my data is great.
The device itself is fine, the mouthpiece is very big and took a while to get used to.
Technique is everything. I've found I always have to use my iPhone torch to take the reading, conviniently, the app will turn this on and off for you automatically which does help. If I get the technique right, it registers every blow first time but it took me some practice to get to this point and I have to put my hand and devices in a very specific position for this to work.
The device seems more accurate than my old mechanical peak flow meter.
Overall I'm very happy.
Suggestions for improvement :
- the biggest one is a light built in so I don't have to balance my phone on the device awkwardly every time. This would make a huge difference!
- I would like the option to record different types of symptoms, breathlessness when talking / chest pain / fatigue so I can better see what's happening for me. It doesn't necessarily need to appear on the main chart though.
- i'd also like somewhere to record steroid tablet courses so I can keep track of how frequently I'm having to have them and how quickly I recover after them.
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Good, just wish it had a light
I've been using the Smart asthma device and app for a couple of weeks now. I had no problems at all connecting the Bluetooth convertor with my phone and it's been reliably picking it up every time I use it.
It's a significant improvement from manually recording my readings in a spreadsheet and the ability to download my data is great.
The device itself is fine, the mouthpiece is very big and took a while to get used to.
Technique is everything. I've found I always have to use my iPhone torch to take the reading, conviniently, the app will turn this on and off for you automatically which does help. If I get the technique right, it registers every blow first time but it took me some practice to get to this point and I have to put my hand and devices in a very specific position for this to work.
The device seems more accurate than my old mechanical peak flow meter.
Overall I'm very happy.
Suggestions for improvement :
- the biggest one is a light built in so I don't have to balance my phone on the device awkwardly every time. This would make a huge difference!
- I would like the option to record different types of symptoms, breathlessness when talking / chest pain / fatigue so I can better see what's happening for me. It doesn't necessarily need to appear on the main chat though.
- i'd also like somewhere to record steroid tablet courses so I can keep track of how frequently I'm having to have them and how quickly I recover after them.
It's a significant improvement from manually recording my readings in a spreadsheet and the ability to download my data is great.
The device itself is fine, the mouthpiece is very big and took a while to get used to.
Technique is everything. I've found I always have to use my iPhone torch to take the reading, conviniently, the app will turn this on and off for you automatically which does help. If I get the technique right, it registers every blow first time but it took me some practice to get to this point and I have to put my hand and devices in a very specific position for this to work.
The device seems more accurate than my old mechanical peak flow meter.
Overall I'm very happy.
Suggestions for improvement :
- the biggest one is a light built in so I don't have to balance my phone on the device awkwardly every time. This would make a huge difference!
- I would like the option to record different types of symptoms, breathlessness when talking / chest pain / fatigue so I can better see what's happening for me. It doesn't necessarily need to appear on the main chat though.
- i'd also like somewhere to record steroid tablet courses so I can keep track of how frequently I'm having to have them and how quickly I recover after them.
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Terrible
This unit fails to read with enough light. Impossible to use with severe Asthma. Easily do best of three with a traditional plastic peek glow and write down the levels. With this unit it’s turned off 5 times, recorded one reading failed on 7 goes. This is make my breathing WORSE. Needs reporting. Not fit for purpose
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Good Product
It’s a good app and product with a lot of potential. But can be a bit temperamental.
There are a couple of bugs that really need fixing. Overall good!
There are a couple of bugs that really need fixing. Overall good!
Can’t start an account with app
I tried setting up my account and it says it sent a verification email but the email never arrives. If you try to set up the account again, it says this email is already in use. I tried a different email but the verification email didn’t come for that either.Hoping i can change my review once I get some help .
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