Miniature ventilator may help COPD patients improve mobility
Monday, May 16, 2011 - 17:00
in Health & Medicine
A miniature, easy-to-carry ventilation system with a simple nasal mask may help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) become more active, according to research conducted at medical centers in California and Utah. The compact design offers an attractive alternative to currently available larger, less comfortableventilators and masks.