Apple Health Innovations: Unveiling Sleep Apnea Detection and Hearing Aid Features
Sleep Apnea Detection on Apple Watch
Apple Watch 10 now offers sleep apnea notifications using a new Breathing Disturbances metric. This feature detects irregular respiratory patterns during sleep using the device's accelerometer, providing notifications when signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea are detected. Users can monitor their nightly breathing disturbances through the Health app, where they are categorized accordingly and can export detailed reports for healthcare providers.
This functionality expands Apple Watch’s role as a personal health monitor, adding to existing features like heart rate and respiratory tracking. The sleep apnea feature, pending FDA clearance, will be available in over 150 countries, including the US, EU, and Japan.
AirPods Pro 2 Now A Hearing Health Tool
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 introduces a unique suite of hearing health tools, including active noise reduction, a clinical-grade hearing test, and a software-based hearing aid. This innovative approach aims to enhance sound quality in conversations, music, and phone calls for those with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Users can self-administer a hearing test that utilizes pure-tone audiometry to assess their hearing at home. Test results are securely stored in the Health app and easily shareable with healthcare providers. The hearing aid feature is expected to launch this fall and is pending regulatory approval, with availability in over 100 countries.
Commitment To Health & Privacy
Apple highlights the importance of privacy, ensuring that all health data is encrypted and securely stored. The company continues to expand its health and fitness offerings across Apple Watch, AirPods, iPhone, and iPad, all designed to empower users.
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