NHALERS
_DSC1295 4284x2844-062 (1).jpgAsthma has enormous negative impacts on children, resulting in 100 million missed school days and 10 million emergency room visits per year in the United States. GeckoCap is a "smart" button that can be attached to any inhaler to remind children to use their inhaler and automatically record each time it is used. The data is automatically stored in the cloud, allowing parents and health care providers to view the usage history through an online interface as well as discover if the inhaler is running low. Parents can also use the online interface to set goals to encourage their children to develop healthy habits and provide them rewards for adhering to a medication regimen over time