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About 50% of patients with refractory chronic cough go into full remission; they don’t have a chronic cough anymore. Over 80% experience a significant reduction in their symptoms.
26.10.2023
Wilmington, Del., October 25, 2023 -- Hyfe, Inc., the global leader in AI-powered cough detection, tracking and classification, has released critical data analysis of over 4,000 users of its consumer cough tracking apps. The analysis uncovers new information about cough, such as the severity and frequency, prevalent comorbidities, and the primary demographics of chronic coughers. Key insights from users’ data include:
This data reveals a key area of elderly care and women's health that is yet to be studied and often goes untreated by providers. These findings underscore a need to address the unique challenges facing the elderly population, particularly women, who experience chronic cough on a daily basis, while highlighting the need for further research and expanded treatment options for individuals with the condition.
The data also shows that, for a portion of the population who struggle with cough, the effects of the problem are enormous. These chronic coughers have been underserved by the health system, both in terms of the cough itself as well as its social and emotional toll. Users report that they avoid social gatherings due to a negative stigma around cough and suffer professionally out of concern for coughing spasms while in the office or in important meetings.
“The lack of information on cough is a significant blind spot in healthcare and we firmly believe cough should be recognized as a disease unto itself. With this data, we are gaining unprecedented insights into the nature of cough for the first time, shedding light on the profound impact of chronic cough on patients' lives. Significant research opportunities lie ahead in this field in order to fully understand cough and develop effective treatments. Our technology will remain pivotal in propelling this research forward.”
Hyfe, Inc. is the global leader in AI-powered cough detection and classification that provides insight into cough patterns and correlations and is being widely used to help patients gain a better understanding of their cough and have more informed conversations with their providers. With more than 700 million samples, Hyfe maintains the largest cough dataset in the world enabling the building of powerful models to track, manage and diagnose respiratory illnesses. Hyfe provides platforms and data for pharmaceutical companies, medical researchers, government agencies, health care providers and patients and has partnerships with leading academic institutions including Johns Hopkins University and the University of California at San Francisco. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. More information is available at Hyfe, on social media @hyfeapp and Linkedin
