Smart Inhaler Sensors - Medication Monitoring

Smart Inhaler Sensors are technological devices that attach to inhalers to monitor medication usage and provide insights.

Smart Inhaler Sensors FAQ

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What is a smart inhaler/sensor?

A smart inhaler/sensor is designed to communicate your inhaler usage and asthma management to a mobile application via Bluetooth. It comes as a sensor attachable to most inhaler types or integrated within an inhaler. The compatibility with inhaler types, medications, and devices may vary.

Does a smart inhaler work with a medication?

The compatibility with inhaler types, medications, and devices may vary. The smart inhaler concept is a device designed to enhance the daily management of asthma and inhaler usage. Medication for asthma patients is an essential part of their life.

How do inhaler sensors work?

The sensors are contained in a small plastic case that clips around an asthma inhaler to detect and record inhaler activation. Audiovisual alerts on the sensor device remind patients if any medication is missed, and data on inhaler use can be shared with clinicians via the software.

Are smart inhalers FDA approved?

For example, the first smart inhaler to receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration was Teva's ProAir Digihaler. The Digihaler is a family of smart inhalers with built-in sensors that automatically record inhalations to help patients and doctors personalize treatment plans.

What is a smart inhaler?

Smart inhalers provide invaluable data on frequency, dosage, and technique, serving as a pivotal feedback tool for users and healthcare providers. 2. Medication Frequency Monitoring Smart inhalers log every use, enabling users to discern patterns in their medication use.

Are smart inhalers good for asthma?

Joseph Clift, senior policy officer at charity Asthma UK, says it’s important that smart inhalers are designed with health systems and patients in mind so that they can give maximum benefit. “Smart inhalers certainly have promise in helping patients better adhere to their medication and keep on top of their asthma,” says Clift.

Do smartinhaler devices record the time and time of inhaler activation?

All of the Smartinhaler devices record the date and time of inhaler activation. The devices do not record the quantity of medication inhaled by the patient, or how much medication is Smartinhaler does not monitor the inhalation technique when it is activated.