Smart Inhaler Monitoring System

Abstract

Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are long-term lung conditions that need regular and correct use of inhalers for effective management. Despite having inhaler-based treatments, many patients do not follow their prescribed medication schedules or use their inhalers correctly. This can happen due to forgetfulness, lack of awareness, or improper technique. Poor adherence often leads to uncontrolled symptoms, frequent flare-ups, and more hospital visits. To tackle these issues, this project suggests a Smart Inhaler Monitoring System that tracks inhaler usage in real-time by using sensor technology, a microcontroller unit, and wireless communication. The proposed system automatically detects every time an inhaler is used and logs important data, such as the time and frequency of medication intake. This information is sent to a mobile or web app for ongoing monitoring and analysis. The system provides timely medication reminders and creates daily and weekly usage reports to help patients and caregivers see patterns in adherence. Another feature, based on past usage, personalizes reminder schedules to improve the effectiveness of alerts and encourage long-term compliance. The system is designed to be affordable, compact, and easy to use, making it suitable for both home care and clinical settings. By allowing accurate tracking of usage, automatic reminders, and data insights, the Smart Inhaler Monitoring System helps patients stick to their treatment routines and assists healthcare professionals in monitoring patient adherence from a distance. This approach could lower health risks linked to missed or incorrect inhaler use, reduce emergency hospital visits, and improve overall disease management. The proposed solution shows how digital health technologies can boost medication adherence and lead to better respiratory healthcare outcomes.