Electronic monitoring of asthma medication use

Abstract

The results of electronic monitoring of adherence to long-term controller and quick-relief medication are reported in a study of 75 children with asthma by Walders and colleagues from the National Jewish Medical and Research Center. A classification of adherence patterns was developed that should be useful in future clinical trials. It was demonstrated that adherence to long-term controller medications was predictive of morbidity from asthma in that higher rates of usage were associated with fewer emergency room visits and school absences.