Health + Tech + Lung disease.

[N123]

Hi all,

I hope everyone is keeping well

I just wanted to see if anyone was using a health tech to manage their condition or symptoms. This could be app, wearables or anything else.

I just want to see if there is anything that would help me

Thanks, N x

[Dawnsunny]

Hi not sure what you mean so will look forward to seeing your replies xx

[2greys]

From day one of diagnosis I have used an app on my phone that lists all my meds (very usefull when I am asked "what meds are you on" at appointments. It will also sound an alarm at set times, telling which to take. This way no matter how engrossed and carried away with what I'm doing I always take all my meds without forgetting and on time. I have never missed a dose because of the app.

I also wear a NFC medical wristband when not at home, it has all my medical info and contact details on it. Should I ever get into real problems breathing/talking or even unconscious then by tapping their phone on it will give medics all my medical conditions, meds and history. This is a real confidence boost to go out and about anywhere on my lonesome. It has already proved useful when I was once blue lighted to hospital.

[Hidden in reply to 2greys]

Hi 2greys. Could I ask where you bought the NFC wristband, and which app you use? Thanks.

[2greys in reply to Hidden]

The wristband is called "Tap2Tag" I actually bought mine from Argos, you can get them from Amazon too, both deliver. The official site is here:

tap2tag.me/

[2greys in reply to 2greys]

My app is on a Windows phone not the more common Android but for what it's worth it is called "MEDS tracker". I should think that Android's store will have a free app if you dig for it

[N123 in reply to 2greys]

As ever 2greys thanks for your help. N x

[Caspiana]

Hello N123 .

I use a step tracker. It helps me know how far I walk and how much exercise I am getting. It is a cause for celebration of I manage 5000 a day. I also use a oxymeter and of course have a blood pressure monitor and thermometer. I have to keep a chart of my SATS, blood pressure, oxygen levels, temperature and weight daily. My doctor insists on checking them every few weeks.

Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Take care.

Cas xx 🌻

[Caspiana in reply to Caspiana]

Oh, in Japan we also have a special badge you put on your bag. It has your medical information and numbers to call in case of emergency if one gets ill suddenly.

Another thing that's handy for me is my medicine sorter. xx

[N123 in reply to Caspiana]

Thank you for sharing that Caspiana . N x

[Hidden]

I have the iphone app Health

Medisafe as an app like a pill box online

I have Breathe a meditation app with good breathing exercises

I have Elevate for brain exercises

Hope it helps x

[N123 in reply to Hidden]

Great, thanks for sharing. N x

[skischool]

i tend to keep my app inside my head.there are three important areas of the brain: the hippocampus, the neocortex and the amygdala. Implicit memories, such as motor memories, rely on the basal ganglia and cerebellum. Short-term working memory relies most heavily on the prefrontal cortex.Scruffy remembers the rest of whats required but her communication skills are not up to speed yet...........Non tech Skis and a caring cat x

[N123 in reply to skischool]

Hahha Skischool, brilliant answer. Thanks for the share