Once again this year, industry innovators came together in Nuremberg for the twin events MT-CONNECT, exhibition for suppliers and manufacturers of medical equipment, and the international medical technology congress MedTech Summit, which were held concurrently on 11 and 12 April 2018. Roughly 150 exhibitors from 13 countries presented their latest developments, while roughly 40 speakersRead more about RAS-Q at MT Connect on 11-12 April 2018 in Nuremberg[…]
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Background
Pulmonary disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. 9,5 million deaths during 2008 were caused by lung infections, lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Common reasons for lung diseases are smoking, air pollution as well as influenzas or genetics.
COPD is the most common chronic respiratory disease, also known as smoker lung. In the beginning stages of COPD, patients suffer from shortness of breath. End-stage COPD patients need invasive ventilation or tracheotomy, which highly restricts their quality of life, mobility and ability to communicate.