Using Mobile Phones to Improve Adherence to Inhaled Steroids

Each participant will be provided with a spacer and a peak flow meter, and instructions on proper technique, by a member of the study team during the baseline period. They will also meet with study staff at study visits during the active treatment phase to review their adherence to daily inhaled corticosteroids and usage patterns of short acting B2-agonist medication.

Each participant will receive a mobile phone with talking, texting and a data plan. They will get to keep the mobile phone at the end of the study, but the talking, texting and data plan will only be active during their participation in the study.

The Inhaled Corticosteroid Mobile Phone Application will be used to provide virtual doctor supervision, immediate feedback, and positive reinforcement for taking inhaled corticosteroid medication as indicated.

The Beta2-adrenergic agonist Mobile Phone Application will be used to track real time patterns of use of beta2-adrenergic agonist medication.