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Smart Connected Inhalers

This Inhaler System from Gecko Health Links to an App to Track Users

— November 10, 2015 — Lifestyle
The CareTRx healthcare system by Gecko Health is a smart inhaler that syncs to a companion app.

The smary inhaler system is capable of tracking and monitoring the medical dosage of prescriptions and the different symptoms of individual users. Pressing down on the inhaler automatically stores data into a digital cloud and notifies users if they are over or under their prescribed dosage at any given time.

This system from Gecko Health is also intended to help children learn about proper inhaler usage. A light on the inhaler glows when it's time for another dosage is due, and a reward system can even be used to reward patients for taking the correct dosage. Data gathered from this smart inhaler system can be used to track and share different patterns across asthmatic populations with healthcare professionals .
Trend Themes
1. Smart Inhaler Technology - This trend presents an opportunity for developing innovative inhaler devices that are connected to digital platforms for tracking and monitoring medication usage.
2. Healthcare Data Tracking - This trend highlights the potential for leveraging data collected from smart inhalers to gain insights into medication adherence and symptom patterns among asthmatic populations.
3. Gamification of Medication Compliance - This trend opens up possibilities for creating reward systems and interactive features in smart inhalers to incentivize proper medication usage, especially in younger users.
Industry Implications
1. Healthtech - The healthtech industry can explore opportunities to develop advanced inhaler devices and companion apps that leverage smart inhaler technology to improve medication adherence and patient outcomes.
2. Pharmaceutical - Pharmaceutical companies can collaborate with smart inhaler manufacturers to integrate their medications with these devices, enabling effective tracking and monitoring of dosage and symptom patterns.
3. Digital Health - Digital health companies can utilize the data collected from smart inhaler systems to create innovative solutions for personalized asthma management and remote patient monitoring.
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