Do you ever forget to take your medications or find yourself putting them off until later? If you're an asthma patient, non-adherence to your medication regimen can have serious consequences.¹ To help you manage your asthma effectively, we have some effective tips for medication adherence.

Practical tips to make adherence easier

• Use reminders: Setting reminders on your phone or computer can be an effective way to remember to take your medications. You can also use a medication reminder app that sends notifications to remind you to take your medication.²
• Incorporate medication into daily routines³: Taking medicines as directed by your physician at the same time every day can help you establish a routine and remember to take your medication. You can also link taking your medication to daily activities such as brushing your teeth or eating breakfast.⁴
• Organise medications: Keeping your medications in a designated spot or using a pillbox can help you avoid missing doses.⁴
• Involve your healthcare provider: Talking to your healthcare provider about any challenges you face with medication adherence can help you find solutions that work for you. Your healthcare provider can also provide you with resources or tools to make adherence easier.

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