cloud - based Sparo technologies has received FDA " over - the - counter " approval for its app - connected spirometer , Wing . The device fits into a smartphone and , via an app , allows patients with respiratory disorders such as pneumonia to monitor their lung function . The results are then given using a traffic - light system . Sparo currently has no affiliation with healthcare providers or pharmaceutical companies and is targeting patients as its primary audience in the short term .
Missouri-based Sparo Labs has received FDA "over-the-counter" approval for its app-connected spirometer, Wing. The device plugs into a smartphone and, via an app, allows people with respiratory conditions such as asthma to track their lung function. The results are then given using a traffic-light system. Sparo currently has no agreements with healthcare providers or pharmaceutical companies and is targeting patients as its primary audience in the short term.