What You Should Know:
– SoundHealth, a medical technology company focused on AI-driven healthcare solutions, has announced the launch of SONUCheck, a groundbreaking feature in its SONU app.
– SONUCheck utilizes vocal analysis as a non-invasive biomarker to measure nasal patency, providing users with real-time insights into their nasal breathing.
The Importance of Nasal Breathing
Nasal breathing plays a vital role in overall health and well-being. It offers numerous benefits, including:
- Improved Oxygen Uptake: The nasal passages filter, warm, and humidify air, optimizing oxygen delivery to the lungs.
- Enhanced Nitric Oxide Production: Nasal breathing promotes the production of nitric oxide, which improves blood flow and oxygenation.
- Better Filtration: The nose filters out harmful particles and allergens, protecting the respiratory system.
- Cognitive Function: Nasal breathing has been linked to improved cognitive function and memory.
Addressing the Prevalence of Mouth Breathing
Studies indicate that over 50% of Americans identify as mouth breathers. This widespread issue can lead to various health problems, including:
- Cardiovascular Issues: Increased risk of hypertension and sleep apnea.
- Respiratory Problems: Higher susceptibility to respiratory infections and inflammation.
- Poor Sleep Quality: Mouth breathing can disrupt sleep patterns and lead to daytime fatigue.
SONUCheck: A Game Changer for Nasal Breathing Assessment
SONUCheck empowers individuals to become more aware of their nasal breathing patterns and take proactive steps to improve their respiratory health. The feature offers:
- Real-time Nasal Breathing Score: Utilizes AI and machine learning to analyze voice recordings and provide a personalized nasal breathing score.
- Non-Invasive Monitoring: Offers a convenient and non-invasive way to assess nasal patency.
- Personalized Feedback: Provides users with insights into their breathing patterns and encourages healthy habits.
- Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM): Enables physicians to monitor patients’ nasal breathing remotely as part of a comprehensive care plan.
For vocal performers and speech-language therapists, SONUCheck provides an invaluable tool to assess and improve nasal breathing, which is crucial for optimal vocal performance.
“SoundHealth’s unique AI-enabled scoring algorithm, validated by clinical data, continually improves with new voice samples, providing an innovative, accessible way to monitor nasal breathing. Paired with the FDA-approved SONU band, which relieves congestion, it’s the only app-based tool outside clinical settings for assessing nasality in real time,” said Dr. Paramesh Gopi, founder and CEO, SoundHealth.
