A system for respiratory secretion management

Abstract

Disclosed is a system for respiratory system secretion management. The system comprises an oscillatory wave generator for generating a wave for loosening secretion from a respiratory system of a subject, a nasal module in communication with the oscillatory wave generator, for delivering the wave through a nasal passage of the subject, a power module configured to power the system, and a communication module coupled to at least one of the nasal module and the oscillatory wave generator. The communication module is for selectively communicating power and / or one or more waveform characteristics to the respective nasal module and / or oscillatory wave generator.

Description

Technical field [0001] This application relates to a respiratory secretion management system. This application particularly relates to systems that apply waves to the patient's respiratory system, such as pressure waves, to loosen and / or try to expel airway secretions. Background technique [0002] The ability of mucociliary clearance indicates the self-cleaning ability of the respiratory system. It involves the mucociliary escalator responsible for dredging. The mucociliary movement ladder prevents airway obstruction and maintains the ideal functioning of the respiratory system. [0003] Healthy people will continuously produce 10-100ml of airway secretions and be cleaned by their mucociliary activity ladder. [0004] The mechanism of mucus clearance may be compromised by various factors, including pathological physiological conditions that affect mucociliary activity ladders-such as bronchiectasis and ciliary dyskinesia, and disorders that alter mucus production and synthesis-su...

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[0012] Taken together, these trends suggest a lack of devices that combine the features listed above, highlighting the unmet need that patients may want in discreet use of small, thoughtful devices

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