Remembering Asthma Medications
What strategies do you use to remember to take your asthma medications?
I use the Health app on my iPhone to track my medication. and set it at times. Also for my rescue inhaler, I use daily tasks on Google Calendar to remind me to have my albuterol with me when I go anywhere. i use what tech I am used to, and it helps me remember.
I just got diagnosed yesterday so I’m still learning what my triggers are for attacks, but I consider my albuterol my backup weapon if I can’t breathe. So I always make sure to have it on hand! I’m pretty compliant with medication I have adhd so having phone reminders really helps me with that! We are glad to have you as a member of the community as you are newly diagnosed. I'm linking an article that you may find helpful that reviews common triggers and how to control or avoid them. https://asthma.net/triggers Let us know what you thinks! -Lauren (team member)
Health app on my phone
Hi Elizabeth, thanks for sharing! Do you have your medications listed in the health app? -Lauren (team member)
I take several meds, for asthma and other conditions. Every Sunday, I fill up a daily pill organizer, and I keep my daily controller inhaler in the same drawer. I take my morning pills and use my daily inhaler when getting washed up in the morning, and do the same before bed at night. Having a routine keeps me on track. . . The ONLY problems are 1) I sometimes forget to check the inhaler’s counter and use it empty, and 2) If traveling or very busy and distracted, I very rarely forget my medications entirely. But neither of these happens often at all. Routine is key.
That sounds like such a solid system, you’ve really set yourself up for success by building everything into your daily routine. Keeping your inhaler right alongside your medications is a smart way to make sure nothing gets missed. Those little hiccups you mentioned are so relatable, especially when life gets busy or routines get disrupted. One small thing that can help with the inhaler counter is checking it when you refill your pill organizer each week, just to stay a step ahead. And for travel days, some people find it helpful to keep a small “on-the-go” kit or set a quick reminder on their phone. Overall though, it really sounds like you’ve found what works for you, and that consistency makes such a difference. Thanks for sharing what’s been helpful! - Kimberli (Team Member)
