What's next in digital technology for the management of pediatric asthma?

Asthma is a common chronic disease in childhood that requires constant monitoring and personalized management. Digital interventions offer promising solutions to support asthma management, especially considering children’s familiarity with technology. However, the adoption of digital tools in pediatric asthma care is limited by several factors, including the lack of regulation, validation, and data on effectiveness. Furthermore, patient engagement tends to decrease over time, and many children, especially those from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds, may not have access to such technologies. Despite the challenges, digital tools, including mobile apps, social robots and virtual reality, offer significant potential to improve asthma care in childhood. A collaborative approach between healthcare professionals, researchers, developers, patients and caregivers is essential to ensure effective and equitable implementation of these technologies.