THE ASTHMA-INHALER GOES DIGITAL

A lot of people suffer from asthma, so, people with respiratory conditions will already be quite familiar with inhalers – and perhaps they do not see any way in which the things could be improved. Northern Carolina-based Pneuma Respiratory has developed what it states is the world's first fully-digital soft mist inhaler. Among other things, it is claimed to deliver medication more reliably. 

With a regular inhaler, the user has to manually press the device's release valve as they breathe in, drawing a mist of medication into their lungs if they do not time it right, they might not receive the full dose they need. 

The digital inhaler sense when the user is inhaling, then automatically release the mist via an electronic ejector. This is said to take the "guesswork" out of the process, ensuring that the medication gets fully delivered. 

The device can also be synced with the user's smartphone to keep a record of their treatment and thus verify that they haven't missed any doses. There is no word on when the digital inhaler may be approved for widespread use though, as it is still currently considered an investigational device.