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Jan
19
2010
This entry was posted by admin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:25 pm (UTC), and is categorically filed in Industry News, Top News.
Philips Respironics has introduced the EasyLife nasal mask for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
The EasyLife is a nasal mask that is used to deliver positive airway pressure in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea for patients weighing more than 66 pounds.
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Interesting Apnea Statistics
~~ Apnea in United States ~~
As of May 2, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (-0500) (ET), the U.S. population
was 306,340,710. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 21,443,850 apneics in the U.S.
~~ Apnea around the world ~~
As of May 2, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (-0500) (ET), the world population
was 6,777,286,604. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 474,410,062 apneics in the world.