Respiratory devices costs

The designer of respiratory devices is, in many ways, faced with the same challenges as designers of other medical devices. There are many different aspects to consider, with device function being but one of these. In addition to device performance, there are safety, user interface, legal, biocompatibility, marketing, cost, and adaptability issues to face. 

Recognizing the fact that pMDIs were the most widely used form of inhaled therapy and available in all markets for all types of inhaled respiratory medicine, it was felt that their use did justify an essential use exemption from the Montreal Protocol. Dry-powder devices were recognized as an alternative for many, but they were not available in all countries for all medicines and were not always suitable for the young and those with low inspiratory flow rates also, they may not be suitable in certain humid climates. In some markets their extra cost would also deprive many of necessary treatment. 

In conclusion, a low cost and power device was implemented based on a simple and traditional method for evaluating the respiratory activity. 

Once samplers have been trained, they need to be properly equipped. A set of five constant flow-samphng pumps with battery chargers and the needed respiratory collection devices (cyclones) cost around 5,000 to 6,000. These ptunps, equipped with the proper collection filter or device, can be... 

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