Televisits for asthma care – advantages and limitations Review article
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Telemedicine is increasingly used to improve health outcomes in asthma. It is still unclear whether this form of care is effective, especially during an exacerbation, however the COVID-19 pandemic has led to its spread. There are undeniable advantages, such as: taking care of patients in places remote from urban centers, in areas with a large population dispersion, patients with difficulties in moving, saving time and costs of transport, and safety in times of epidemic constraints. In this article, we present the potential possibilities and goals of telemedicine in patients diagnosed with asthma, including acute exacerbation. We propose the basic outline of physical and medical examination, with particular emphasis on the signs supporting the selection of patients requiring stationary assessment.
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