Nasal polyposis and chronic nasal obstruction significantly impact patients' quality of life and require continuous clinical monitoring. Traditional follow-up methods, based on frequent in-person visits, are often inefficient and burdensome for both patients and healthcare systems. This study presents a telemonitoring solution enabling remote assessment of nasal airflow using a customized version of the Spirobank Smart device. Mechanical and software adaptations were implemented to measure Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF) and transmit data in real time to clinicians via a secure digital infrastructure. The system was validated on 30 healthy volunteers by comparing measurements with those from a standard PNIF Meter. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference between the two devices. The proposed solution offers a reliable, accessible, and costeffective tool for managing chronic nasal conditions remotely, with potential to improve long-term care and patient autonomy.
Telemedicine for the Management of Nasal Obstruction: An Innovative Approach to Remote Monitoring / Panico, G., Raso, E., Bracciale, L., Bussu, F., Crescio, C., Rizzo, D., Loreti, P.. - (2025), pp. 144-149. [10.1109/wimob66857.2025.11257566]
Telemedicine for the Management of Nasal Obstruction: An Innovative Approach to Remote Monitoring
Bussu, Francesco;Crescio, Claudia;Rizzo, Davide;
2025-01-01
Abstract
Nasal polyposis and chronic nasal obstruction significantly impact patients' quality of life and require continuous clinical monitoring. Traditional follow-up methods, based on frequent in-person visits, are often inefficient and burdensome for both patients and healthcare systems. This study presents a telemonitoring solution enabling remote assessment of nasal airflow using a customized version of the Spirobank Smart device. Mechanical and software adaptations were implemented to measure Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF) and transmit data in real time to clinicians via a secure digital infrastructure. The system was validated on 30 healthy volunteers by comparing measurements with those from a standard PNIF Meter. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference between the two devices. The proposed solution offers a reliable, accessible, and costeffective tool for managing chronic nasal conditions remotely, with potential to improve long-term care and patient autonomy.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
