The Way Remote Patient Monitoring Changes Pulmonary Care
In 2025, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has transformed the way we view the treatment of respiratory health. RPM is a lifeboat to millions of Americans with long-term pulmonary issues, including COPD, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis, who need to be monitored in clinics but instead live independent lives at home. However, what is the mechanism by which RPM supports lung health? And why are pulmonologists increasingly prescribing it as an element of the overall care plans? What is RPM among pulmonary patients? Maria was diagnosed with COPD at the age of 68, and the thought of frequently attending the hospital caused her anxiety. Today, RPM technology allows her to assess her oxygen levels, breathing rates, and prescription compliance with medication in the comfort of her living room—and her pulmonologist remains always involved in her progress. Pulmonary care RPM involves connected equipment that monitors: Smart pulse oximeter: saturation of blood oxygen. The lungs are functioning using ...