Device and method for treating obstructed breathing having a del

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1995-01-10

1996-06-04

Asher, Kimberly L.

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure

12820421, 12820426, 128719, A61M 1600, A62B 704, F16K 3102, A61B 508

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055223826

ABSTRACT:
An air flow device and a method useful for the treatment of upper airway disordered breathing. The invention provides an airflow device having a means for delivering variable pressure levels of breathable air to a patient's respiratory system with a means for controlling the time during which the delivered pressurized air rises from an initial pressure level to a higher operating pressure level. The device increases the pressure level of gas delivered to the patient over a plurality of breaths taken by the patient. This type of device is useful for treating a wide variety of sleeping and breathing disorders.

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