📱 Breathe Buddy

Breathe Buddy is a Flutter app designed for doctors to manage and monitor COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) patients effectively. The app simplifies patient data tracking, medication reminders, and enables communication through doctor-authored blogs.

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📥 Download & Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/breathe-buddy.git
   cd breathe-buddy
   

2. Install dependencies:

   flutter pub get
   

3. Run the app:

   flutter run
   
   

📝 Features

• Daily COPD Form: Patients fill out a daily form to track symptoms, with data compiled monthly.
• Severity Alerts: Doctors receive notifications if a patient’s condition worsens.
• Medication Reminders: Patients receive daily notifications for their prescribed medicines.
• Doctor Blogs: Doctors can write and publish articles for all patients, offering health tips and guidance.
• Appointment Scheduling: Patients can book their next appointment with the doctor.
• Separate Logins: There are dedicated login sections for doctors and patients.

🚀 Usage

1. Doctor:

   • Track and manage patient records.
   • Write and publish blog posts for patients.
   • Receive alerts if a patient's condition is critical.
   • Schedule and confirm appointments with patients.

2. Patients:

   • Complete a daily COPD symptom form.
   • View assigned medication and receive reminders.
   • Read doctor-authored blogs and health tips.
   • Schedule the next appointment with the doctor.

🔥 Firebase Integration

Breathe Buddy leverages Firebase for secure, real-time data storage and management, ensuring a seamless experience for both doctors and patients. Key Firebase features used in the app include:

• Firestore Database: Stores patient records, COPD form submissions, medication schedules, appointment details, and doctor-authored blog posts in a structured, scalable format.
• Firebase Authentication: Manages secure, role-based logins for doctors and patients, ensuring that each user has access only to the features they need.
• Cloud Functions: Automates critical tasks, such as sending notifications when a patient’s condition worsens or updating medication reminders.
• Push Notifications: Keeps patients informed with daily medication reminders and alerts for any updates from the doctor.

Firebase’s robust backend infrastructure allows Breathe Buddy to securely store and manage data, providing a reliable platform for tracking and improving patient health outcomes.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please submit a pull request for any improvements or fixes. Make sure to follow best practices.

📦 Releases

You can find the latest deployed versions of Breathe Buddy in the Releases section. Each release is generated through automated workflows, ensuring the app is up-to-date and thoroughly tested. Download the latest build compatible with your device, and check release notes for updates and new features.