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    Respiratory Devices

    Devices for managing breathing and airway conditions.

    Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed May 5, 2026

    Definition

    Respiratory devices include CPAP/BiPAP for sleep apnea (ResMed, Philips), home oxygen concentrators, ventilators, nebulizers, inhaler delivery devices, and emerging implantable phrenic-nerve stimulators for central sleep apnea.

    What this means in practice

    Philips Respironics recall (2021–2024) reshaped the CPAP market. Connected CPAP data (myAir, AirView) drives adherence and payer reauthorization.

    Primary references

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      American Thoracic Society
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      ATSthoracic.org
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      MedTech Europe - Facts & Figures
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      MedTech Europemedtecheurope.org
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      MedTech Dive
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      MedTech Divemedtechdive.com

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