New Zealand start-up Nexus6 has developed a digital inhaler that helps asthmatics track their medication intake and manage their condition.

They use the device, fitted with a microprocessor chip, as a normal inhaler, but by plugging it into a computer they can upload data and view reports on their dosages and lung function on a private website account.

This helps to determine the optimum amount of preventive medication to take and when, and lets users know how much medication is left in the can. The Smartinhaler can also sound an alarm reminding people to take their medication.

Via New Zealand Herald.