Smart Wearable Inhalers for Chronic Respiratory Care in Advanced Lung Cancer

Wearable smart inhalers represent a transformative approach to chronic respiratory management in advanced lung cancer, integrating sensor‑based monitoring, real‑time connectivity, and patient‑centric feedback loops. These devices track inhalation technique, dosing frequency, and timing, then transmit encrypted data to cloud‑based platforms for analysis by clinicians and AI‑driven algorithms. For advanced‑stage lung cancer patients, this enables continuous surveillance of bronchospasm, dyspnoea, and medication adherence outside the intensive care setting, thereby reducing uncontrolled exacerbations and unplanned hospitalizations. Smart inhalers also support tele‑follow‑ups and personalized adjustment of bronchodilator or palliative regimens based on individual patterns of use and symptom burden. When embedded within an end‑to‑end care pathway from intensive care discharge to home care these wearables facilitate seamless transitions, improve self‑management, and empower multidisciplinary teams with objective, longitudinal respiratory data. This article explores design principles, clinical integration, and emerging digital‑health frameworks that position wearable smart inhalers as a cornerstone of modern, technology‑driven chronic respiratory support in advanced lung cancer.