Freespira is an app used to treat anxiety, amongst other things. The app offers a 4-week treatment which teaches users how to stabilise their breathing and reduce the CO2-level of their exhaled air to a normal level. A sensor which measures the breathing frequency and CO2 levels in exhaled air is linked to a tablet. Through virtual training and coaching, patients learn to adjust their breathing pattern. Studies have shown that using Freespira decreases the number of anxiety attacks and leads to a de-crease in healthcare expenses. Using Freespira can also decrease the patient’s dependance on medi-cation.
