Philips Respironics Showcases Innovations to Help Improve the Quality of Life for Better Sleep and Breathing at ERS 2013

Barcelona, Spain (ots/PRNewswire) -

Today at ERS 2013, the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Annual
Congress in Barcelona, Philips Respironics, a unit of Royal Philips ,
is showcasing patient-centered innovations that represent the future
of health care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
Dedicated to serving as an ally to clinicians in improving the lives
of individuals suffering from sleep and respiratory issues, Philips
Respironics is demonstrating integrated programs and science-based
solutions through 11 September at ERS.

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Respiratory diseases, such as COPD and sleep-disordered breathing,
are the second leading cause of mortality in Europe, costing an
estimated EUR102 billion annually. This year at ERS, Philips
Respironics [http://www.philips.com/ers2013 ] offers providers a
holistic suite of solutions, ranging from the brand new Wisp minimal
contact nasal mask for sleep-disordered breathing and chronic
respiratory conditions, to the CoughAssist E70 for patients with
ineffective cough.

"Philips is committed to making a difference in the management of
sleep and respiratory diseases," said Yann Goïot, Market Group Leader
for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. "Our goal is to help clinicans
establish healthier patients, healthier practices and, in turn,
healthier businesses."

Wisp patient interface and enhanced solutions for sleep-disordered
breathing and chronic respiratory insufficiency diseases

Comfort, ease-of-fit and performance are critical to patient
adherence. Philips Respironics will complement its mask portfolio
with the introduction of the soon-to-be-available Wisp minimal
contact nasal mask, an interface which has a unique tip-of-the-nose
cushion that sits below the nasal bridge for a minimal contact
experience and superior seal. The compact design comfortably fits 98%
of patients, providing an open field of vision for a feeling of
greater independence. In patient evaluation trials, seven out of 10
patients found that the Wisp fit better and was more comfortable than
their existing nasal mask.

"I have tried numerous masks in the last 15 years and this is by
far the best for me," said Larry Hanson, patient, age 71. "It is
light, fits fantastically, and I love the small hose which
disconnects quickly and easily - perfect for travel. I now have a
much better quality of sleep, only waking up once or twice. It has
changed my life a lot."

The BiPAP autoSV Advanced System One for complex sleep-disordered
breathing patients will also be on display at ERS, featuring
clinically-validated technology such as servo-ventilation (SV)
algorithm, unique auto-EPAP and automatic backup rate
functionalities.

New patient benefits of the BiPAP autoSV include a heated tube
humidifier, which provides extra comfort for patients sleeping in a
cold environment, those with pre-existing nasal conditions, or those
using sinus drying medications.

"Thanks to servo-ventilation, we managed to stabilize ventilation,
resolving central and obstructive apnea, night hypoxemia and
improving hemodynamics in a patient with congestive heart failure,"
said Dr. M. Brunori of Policlinico Umberto and University of Rome.

Improved solutions for better management of chronic respiratory
diseases

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), chronic
respiratory diseases, including the deadly condition COPD, account
for more than 250 deaths each hour worldwide. To offer better
management for these diseases, Philips is introducing a series of
solutions with enhanced features, including CoughAssist E70, Trilogy
ventilator series with mouthpiece ventilation (MPV), and SimplyGo
portable oxygen concentrator (POC).

CoughAssist E70 clears secretions from the lungs by gradually
applying positive air pressure (insufflation) to the airway and then
rapidly shifting to negative air pressure (exsufflation). This
in-exsufflation shift in pressure creates a high expiratory flow that
simulates a deep, natural cough. The CoughAssist E70 incorporates
several innovations and features like Cough-Trak, oscillations, and
flow waveforms that improve comfort and aid in the efficacy of the
therapy.

The Trilogy ventilators are designed for use at home, hospital and
alternative care sites, providing invasive and noninvasive
ventilatory support for adult and pediatric patients. The mouthpiece
ventilation (MVP) support system enables on-demand ventilation
without the need for an exhalation device.

"MPV technology is the beginning of a paradigm shift in how
ventilatory support will be provided, noninvasively rather than
invasively," said Dr. John R. Bach.

Additionally, the light-weight SimplyGo portable oxygen
concentrator (POC) delivers simplified care by providing continuous
flow and pulse dose oxygen therapy to fit most oxygen patients' needs
in the treatment of COPD.

In 2013, Mark Junge a 70-year-old US adventurer, cyclist and
health advocate with COPD, embarked on a 500-mile bicycle tour
through Canada with the SimplyGo POC strapped to the back of his bike
to help him breathe more easily.

"Thanks to SimplyGo, I was able to use it at a pulse dose while
riding, and set it to a continuous flow of oxygen while biking uphill
and sleeping," said Mark Junge. "It helped me enormously in
completing my adventure, and it shows to the world that people with
respiratory problems, such as COPD, are also capable of fulfilling
their lives and achieving ambitions if they can be mobile."

Visit Philips Respironics at booth F20 at the 2013 European
Respiratory Society Annual Congress, 7 - 11 September at Fira de
Barcelona. On Tuesday, 10 September from 13:15 to 14:30, Philips
Respironics will host a workshop, "Avoiding tracheostomies for
patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency" with Dr John R. Bach
and Dr Miguel Gonçalves in Room 3.10. For more information please
visit http://www.philips.com/ers2013 .

About Royal Philips:

Royal Philips is a diversified health and well-being company,
focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in
the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2012 sales of EUR
24.8 billion and employs approximately 115,000 employees with sales
and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in
cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient
lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male
shaving and grooming and oral healthcare. News from Philips is
located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.

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Contact:
For further information, please contact: Joost Maltha, Philips
Healthcare, Tel: +31-6-10-55-8116, E-mail: joost.maltha@philips.com ;
Alicia Cafardi, Philips Healthcare, Tel: +1-724-387-4439, E-mail:
alicia.cafardi@philips.com