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Ep. 6 A New Era in Asthma Management: Insights from DIA Labs Canada


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In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, Josh welcomes two esteemed guests: Sahil Manjania, Director of DIA Labs Canada, and Pavankumar Yecham, Chief Scientific Officer at DIA Labs Canada. Together, they discuss their groundbreaking work in asthma care and respiratory health through their innovative technology, AirSense. This wearable device offers real-time lung function monitoring and signifies a breakthrough in personalized asthma management. Tune in as they explore the intricacies of developing medical devices, the impact of AI in respiratory health, and the broader implications for the future of asthma care. They also share personal experiences and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in medical technology. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

Be sure to keep up with the innovating work DIA Labs Canada is doing by visiting their website, at https://dialabscanada.com/.

00:00 Introduction to Special Guests and Their Work

00:19 The AirSense Technology: Revolutionizing Asthma Care

01:51 Challenges in Asthma Management and AI Integration

04:41 Sahil's Journey into Respiratory Health Innovation

09:23 Pavan's Transition from Neuroscience to Respiratory Health

15:36 Inspiration Behind DIA Labs and AirSense Development

19:50 Personal Experiences and the Importance of Asthma Education

26:54 The Journey of Medical Device Innovation

28:34 Key Roles in Medical Device Development

30:18 Introducing AirSense: Real-Time Lung Monitoring

31:46 Predicting and Preventing Asthma Episodes with AirSense

32:53 Wearable Technology in Asthma Care

38:13 Challenges in Developing AirSense

40:58 AI in Asthma Management

43:21 Future of Respiratory Health and Innovation

50:11 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

52:45 Closing Thoughts and Final Messages

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