Hats off to the Arizona health officials for taking the initiative with the asthma alert system. This is an excellent way to reach out to their constituents quickly and effectively. I look forward to seeing more healthcare organizations optimize the use of this new medium to help improve the healthcare of all.
MrGoogleAlerts
· 7 months ago
This sounds like a great idea, but the curmudgeon in me can't help thinking that Phillip K. Dick got it right. It is a short step from general alerts to individual alerts, and from there to individual government nagging. Will I get reminded to wear a hat when it gets cold? Did I wash my hands before leaving the public restroom?
paulsweeney
· 7 months ago
It is a good idea, especially if it "nudges" everyone to keep the inhaler and medication close on risky days. I am just wondering if there are any particular 'social factors' that are / could be useful here? Lets face it, a simple SMS with high, medium, low, or actual pollen count number could be nearly 100% distribution, passive, and not annoying. Serious sufferers will have their own "strong plans" in place in terms of communications.
lovepeace
· 7 months ago
good idea! twitter has ended up being a valuable tool for things like this.
smange
· 7 months ago
Actually, this would be great. :)
Dino
· 7 months ago
This does sound interesting. I've suferred from asthma since I was 13 years old and it really makes life hard when on certain days you want to have a trip but the weather makes it hard to breathe. I hope this catches on. It would be great to have in the UK and it would help plan things out for hikes etc.
Health_Campus
· 3 months ago
Some good points raised in that post. Will be back to check for more.
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