Use of an Intelligent Voice Recognition Device to Monitor and Mitigate Children With Anxiety-Induced Asthma Attacks

Use of an Intelligent Voice Recognition Device to Monitor and Mitigate Children With Anxiety-Induced Asthma Attacks

Leticia Ortiz, Alberto Ochoa-Zezzatti, Alexandra Juanes, Erick Olguin, Luis Vidal, Víctor López
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0373-3.ch016
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Abstract

In this research, the use of Alexa for monitoring patients with asthma anxiety attacks was evaluated. Twenty-seven dates in the current year were randomly selected and the duration of anxiety attacks in seconds was recorded, as well as their severity on a Likert scale ranging from 1.00 to 7.00. The results showed that the duration of anxiety attacks ranged from 47 to 287 seconds, with a mean of 163.7 seconds. In addition, a positive correlation was found between the duration of anxiety attacks and severity according to the Likert scale. These findings suggest that Alexa monitoring could be a useful option for the evaluation and treatment of patients with asthma anxiety attacks. Based on these findings and suggestions, the authors propose the integration of a mechatronic system that uses the conjunction of mechanical, computer, electronic, and electrical systems to monitor the possible most recurrent symptoms of anxiety-induced asthma, in addition to the analysis of ergonomic factors that contemplate the satisfaction of the people to whom the proposal is addressed. This monitoring is aimed at reducing the frequency of attacks and improving the quality of life. However, future studies with larger and more diversified samples are needed to confirm these results and evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention in improving patients' quality of life. Different reactive levels are proposed to identify a real time solution of a possible massive anxiety attack for children between eight and 12 years old.
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2. Case Study: Asthma In Children Within A Smart City

Asthma is a common respiratory disease that can be caused or made worse by psychological factors, such as stress and anxiety. Anxiety-induced asthma attacks are a particularly difficult way to treat the disease, as symptoms can come on suddenly and without warning. In this article, we present a case study of a child with anxiety-induced asthma who was monitored with an Alexa device to help prevent asthma attacks and improve the quality of life for the child and her family. Asthma is a chronic disease that affects millions of people around the world. It is characterized by inflammation of the airways, which can lead to shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness. While most people with asthma can control their disease with medication and lifestyle changes, some patients may experience more severe asthma attacks, which can be triggered by psychological factors such as stress and anxiety.

Anxiety-induced asthma attacks can be particularly difficult to treat, as symptoms can come on suddenly and without warning. In addition, these attacks can be very distressing for patients and their families, which can further exacerbate anxiety and worsen asthma symptoms. In recent years, home assistive devices such as Amazon Alexa smart speakers have gained popularity for their ability to control the home and help with everyday tasks. In this article, we present a case study of a child with anxiety-induced asthma who was monitored with an Alexa device to help prevent asthma attacks and improve the quality of life for the child and her family.

Methods The study boy was 10 years old and had been diagnosed with anxiety-induced asthma. The boy's parents installed an Amazon Alexa device in her bedroom and programmed the device to monitor the following asthma indicators:

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    The temperature and humidity in the child's room

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    The air quality in the child's room

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    The child's sleep patterns

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    The frequency and duration of coughing and wheezing episodes

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    The frequency and duration of asthma attacks

The parents also programmed the device to alert them when significant changes were detected in any of these indicators. In addition, the device was connected to a mobile app that allowed parents to monitor data in real time and receive alerts when necessary.

Results During the three-month study period, the child experienced a significant decrease in the frequency and duration of attacks.

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