Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for monitoring a patient's compliance with an inhaler treatment regimen. The device may monitor an inhaler's motion to determine whether the motion is characteristic of typical inhaler use. Additionally, the device may monitor a temperature of the inhaler or in proximity to the mouthpiece to determine whether a patient has used the inhaler. The devices and methods may incorporate a smart phone application that provides notifications and alerts to aid in compliance with the medication regimen.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for monitoring a patient's compliance with an inhaler treatment regimen and assisting in prescription refills. The device may monitor an inhaler's motion to determine whether the motion is characteristic of typical inhaler use. Additionally, the device may monitor a temperature of the inhaler or in proximity to the mouthpiece to determine whether a patient has used the inhaler. The devices and methods may incorporate a smart phone application that provides notifications and alerts to aid in compliance with the medication regimen, as well as facilitating prescription refills.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for monitoring a patient's compliance with an asthma inhaler treatment regimen. The device may monitor an inhaler's motion to determine whether the motion is characteristic of typical inhaler use. Additionally, the device may monitor a temperature of the inhaler or in proximity to the mouthpiece to determine whether a patient has used the inhaler. The devices and methods may incorporate a smart phone application that provides notifications and alerts to aid in compliance with the asthma medication regimen.

Abstract: A breathing system allows a single valve and corresponding control system to utilize either high or low pressure gas input and control the delivery of gas to a patient in a manner independent of the gas pressure level. Some such systems include a blower that provides gas with low pressure, a high pressure inlet port, a force balance valve or similar that will regulate the high pressure to work in the low pressure system, and a proportional valve assembly with a unitary control system that will allow for efficient ventilation operations regardless of gas source. Some such systems are capable of seamless transition from low to high pressure and from high to low pressure gas sources, as well as independent operation while either source serves as an input.