Frequent coughs, breathlessness and hospitalization can seriously impact the wellbeing of patients with respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The myAirvo™ system delivers humidified high flow therapy to chronic respiratory patients at home and in long-term care facilities.
Humidified high flow therapy delivers a mix of warm, moist air and supplementary oxygen (when required) to help COPD patients:
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