Genetic Discovery for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Researchers identified genetic-related structural defects that prevent cilia from clearing mucus in primary ciliary dyskinesia patients.
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Genetic Discovery for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Researchers identified genetic-related structural defects that prevent cilia from clearing mucus in primary ciliary dyskinesia patients.
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Products 2026: Airway Clearance & Suction
A closer look at suction and airway secretion clearance therapy devices from ABM, Baxter, Neotech, Sentec, Seoil Pacific, and Synchrony Medical.
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Combination CF Drugs Formoterol + Methacholine May Improve Mucus Clearance
Combining formoterol and methacholine significantly improves mucociliary clearance in animal models of cystic fibrosis, compared to using either drug alone.
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Bronchiectasis + Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients More Likely to Have P. aeruginosa in Mucus
Researchers found that patients with both bronchiectasis and chronic rhinosinusitis are more likely to test positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P aeruginosa).
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Quantitative Mucin Index: a New Metric to Monitor Lung Health
The Quantitative Mucin Index (MUCQ) of the Lung analyzes sputum and other lung mucus samples to detect airway mucus abnormalities, assess disease risk, and track disease progression in patients over time.
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ABM Respiratory Care’s BiWaze Clear Combines Three Therapies
The BiWaze Clear provides lung expansion, mucus mobilization, and aerosol therapy in a portable 10-minute session.
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ABM Respiratory Care BiWaze Cough
The BiWaze Cough’s assisted cough technology uses dual air pathways and positive airway pressure to help patients clear secretions and improve respiratory hygiene.
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Baxter Vest APX Airway Clearance System
The Vest APX System utilizes high frequency chest wall oscillation to mobilize secretions and reduce pulmonary exacerbations for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
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Baxter Volara Airway Clearance Therapy
The Volara Airway Clearance System combines oscillation and lung expansion therapy with aerosol...
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Baxter Synclara Cough System
The Synclara Cough System uses mechanical technology to help patients with weak coughs clear their airways and reduce infection risks.
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Seoil Pacific’s Comfort Cough II Airway Clearance Device
The Comfort Cough II mechanical cough stimulator uses pressure synchronization and oscillatory vibration to assist patients with impaired respiratory function.
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Tactile Medical AffloVest for Airway Clearance Therapy
The AffloVest from Tactile Medical utilizes oscillating motors to mobilize lung secretions and improve patient treatment adherence.
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Philips InCourage Airway Clearance Solution
Devices like the Philips InCourage system help patients with COPD and cystic fibrosis manage mucus and reduce the risk of infections.
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Monaghan Medical Aerobika OPEP Airway Clearance Device
The Aerobika oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) device significantly lowers 30-day exacerbation rates and related medical expenses for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
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Sentec IPV 1 Airway Clearance System
The IPV 1 features a unified connector and updated interface designed to improve clinical efficiency and patient safety.
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Sentec IPV-2C Airway Clearance System
The Sentec IPV-2C provides intrapulmonary percussive ventilation for neonatal and adult patients in hospital environments.
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Dupilumab Reduced Mucus in Asthma Patients
The VESTIGE study is the first study to show a reduction in lung mucus buildup in asthma patients treated with dupilumab/Dupixent.
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$2M NIH Grant to Address Pseudomonas-Linked Lung Infections
Funds from NIH will advance ALX1 as a potential treatment in cystic fibrosis and other chronic lung diseases.
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FDA Clears Simeox 200 Airway Clearance Device
The Simeox 200 is intended to promote and improve bronchial drainage by using high-frequency oscillatory vibrations and intermittent negative pressure.
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Metered Cryospray Therapy Linked to Airway Remodeling in Chronic Bronchitis
Data shows that metered cryospray therapy with the investigational RejuvenAir System leads to airway remodeling and improved symptoms in chronic bronchitis patients.
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‘Snot Bots’ Break Through Mucus Barriers for More Effective Drug Delivery
Researchers have developed enzyme-powered nanobots capable of navigating through mucus barriers—which typically keep out locally administered drug treatments.
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Products 2024: Secretion Clearance & Suction
A closer look at suction and secretion clearance devices from ABM Respiratory, Neotech, Precision Medical, Seoil Pacific, and Tactile Medical.
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Electromed Expands SmartVest Access to Veterans, Federal Employees, and Native American Communities
Electromed Inc has entered into a distribution agreement with Marathon Medical Corp, a medical supply distribution company and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB).
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Lab-Made Phlegm Paves Way for Better Understanding of Cystic Fibrosis
Scientists have engineered a living material resembling human phlegm, which will help them to better understand how a certain kind of infection develops on the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis.
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