Air Quality Monitor
Get live air quality data in your local area. Air quality can significantly influence your health and trigger various health issues, both immediate and prolonged. NowPatient provides personalised risk notifications based on your underlying health conditions and prevailing air quality.
How it works
When you log into your NowPatient account for the first time, you will be prompted to turn on ‘Location Services’ on your device
Go to your account dashboard and look for the Air Quality Monitor that sits in ‘My Personalized Health Tools’ section
The Air Quality Monitor will show the Air Quality index score for today
If the Air Quality index score is high or breaches safety thresholds, then you will see a red warning box
Click on the red warning box, to see the precautionary advice
If there is a risk to your health, then you will also receive a notification in your ‘My Notifications’ that will outline the risk and what precautions you should take
Service Guide
Everything you need to know about the Air Quality Monitor
Why is the Air Quality Monitor useful for my health?
Your health can be significantly influenced by the quality of the air you breathe. Being subjected to air pollution, laden with detrimental particles and gases, can trigger various health issues, both immediate and prolonged. The immediate repercussions of exposure to polluted air may include eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, fatigue, and dizziness.
Existing conditions like asthma and allergies can be exacerbated, leading to symptoms such as coughing and wheezing. Sustained exposure to air pollution is associated with severe health consequences, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and cardiovascular diseases.
How can the Air Quality Monitor benefit me?
The NowPatient Air Quality Monitor sends you conditional warnings based on the air quality in your location and your pre-existing medical conditions, if you have any.
For example, if you are in an at-risk group like an Asthmatic or suffer from COPD, and the air quality in your location is poor, then we will send you an advisory notification describing what precautions you need to take to prevent the exacerbation of your condition.
What conditions are monitored as part of the warning notifications?
The following conditions are classed as ‘at risk’ for sensitivity to Air Quality:
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Heart Attack
- Heart Failure
- Unstable Angina
What are at-risk groups?
At-risk groups are defined as adults and children with heart or lung problems, who are at greater risk of symptoms. Follow your doctor’s usual advice about exercising and managing your condition. It is possible that very sensitive individuals may experience health effects, even on low air pollution days. Anyone experiencing severe symptoms should seek medical advice.
Do I need to pay for using the Air Quality Monitor?
No. The Air Quality Monitor is a free service available for registered users of NowPatient.
Can I rely on the data you are using?
Yes. We harness the power of on-ground sensors, remote satellite imagery, and a global proprietary sensor network to get credible data from multiple sources.
Do I need to have location services on my device activated?
Yes. Our service is based on your location. If location services are turned off, then we will not be able to provide you with personalised Air Quality data.
How will I see the results & what notifications can I expect?
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is divided into six categories, as in the table below. Each category corresponds to a different level of health concern and corresponding intervention notice that you may receive.
Is the Air Quality Monitor safe for me to use?
Yes. The Air Quality Monitor is classified as a class I medical device under UK MDR 2002 regulations, for its intended use.
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