The Asthma Attackers team developed the Asthma Activity Advisor, a mobile and web app designed to help families, schools, coaches, and caregivers make safer activity decisions for children with asthma during poor air quality events. Created as part of Boise State University’s CS 481 Senior Design program, the app combines real-time EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data with asthma symptom guidance to provide clear recommendations about safe activity levels.
The project was inspired by an existing plastic asthma slide rule used to guide activity decisions during air pollution events. The team modernized this tool into an easy-to-use digital application that works across mobile devices and web browsers.
Users enter a child’s current symptom level and location, and the app retrieves real-time air quality information to provide recommendations about appropriate activity intensity levels. The app also includes educational resources, bilingual support, and clear explanations designed to make the information easy to understand and use.
Built using Flutter, the application supports iOS, Android, and web platforms from a single codebase. The project demonstrates how computer science and public health can work together to create practical tools that support children, families, and communities during wildfire smoke and other air pollution events.
The app will be available for download and through The Resilience Institute website shortly.
About the Project
Asthma Activity Advisor, An App for Asthma Warriors
The Asthma Activity Advisor app guides users by:
- Assessing a child’s current asthma symptom level
- Retrieving real-time EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data
- Applying evidence-based recommendation logic
- Providing clear activity guidance for outdoor participation
The app includes:
- Cross-platform mobile and web support
- Real-time AQI integration
- Activity recommendations for light, medium, and vigorous exercise
- Educational asthma resources
- English and Spanish language support
- Accessibility-focused design
- Clear medical disclaimers and trust-building guidance
The project was developed for Boise State University’s CS 481 Senior Design course under the sponsorship of:
- Dr. Uwe Reischl, School of Public and Population Health
- Dr. Brittany Brand, The Resilience Institute at Boise State University
Meet the Team
Lauren Nutting: Lauren Nutting is graduating from Boise State University in Spring 2026 with a degree in Computer Science and a strong interest in web development. She enjoys creating intuitive, secure, and accessible web applications and is excited to begin a career where she can continue developing these skills.
John Patrick: John Patrick is graduating from Boise State University in Spring 2026 with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science after balancing more than sixteen years in the IT field alongside part-time school, full-time work, and family responsibilities. He looks forward to applying his experience in meaningful ways that make a positive impact for others.
Hailey Revel-Whitaker: Hailey Revel-Whitaker is graduating from Boise State University in May 2026 with a degree in Computer Science and experience building cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter. She enjoys collaborating on team-based projects and turning real-world needs into user-focused solutions. She is particularly interested in developing applications that are accessible and intuitive.
Cameron Quitugua: Cameron Quitugua is graduating from Boise State University in Spring 2026 with a degree in Computer Science. He is interested in building practical software and learning how systems work behind the scenes. He enjoys problem-solving and creating efficient, user-focused applications across different areas of development. He is always looking for opportunities to continue growing his skills and build projects that make a meaningful impact.