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Airway Clearance Devices Market Trends

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Published Date: Aug 2024
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Airway Clearance Devices Market Trends

Technological advancements in the market are significantly enhancing the efficacy, convenience, and user experience of these products. Innovations such as high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO), oscillating positive expiratory pressure, automated mechanical insufflation-exsufflation, portable and wearable devices, and smart technology integration are driving market growth.

HFCWO devices use external chest wall oscillation to help loosen and mobilize mucus from the airways, making it easier for patients to clear their airways. These devices are particularly beneficial for patients with conditions such as cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.
For instance, the latest models now feature advanced programming options and improved user interfaces, which significantly enhance patient comfort and therapy adherence. Hillrom’s SmartVest Connect, equipped with wireless technology, enables remote monitoring and data sharing with healthcare providers, facilitating better management of respiratory conditions.
Additionally, the Aerobika OPEP device is designed for ease of use, portability, and efficient mucus clearance. Recent updates have improved device ergonomics and durability, making it a favored option for patients with chronic respiratory issues.
Similarly, the AffloVest is a fully mobile, battery-operated HFCWO vest that delivers high-frequency chest wall oscillation therapy. The latest versions offer multiple treatment modes, adjustable intensity levels, and are designed to be lightweight and comfortable, thereby enhancing patient compliance. These innovations provide patients with more effective and accessible solutions for managing chronic respiratory conditions, ultimately leading to improved treatment outcomes and a better quality of life.

Authors: Mariam Faizullabhoy , Gauri Wani

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The global airway clearance devices industry was valued at around USD 646.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach over USD 1 billion by 2032, owing to growing patient volume suffering from respiratory related disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, cystic fibrosis, and others.

The oscillatory positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) segment of market is projected to record a 5.5% CAGR through 2032, as they effectively combine positive expiratory pressure with oscillations to mobilize and clear mucus from the airways.

North America airway clearance devices market accounted for USD 255.6 million in 2023 and is predicted to witness substantial growth through 2032, due to high level of healthcare expenditure, and increased awareness among patients about the importance of managing respiratory conditions.

Electromed Inc., Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc./Baxter International, ICU Medical, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Mercury Medical, Monaghan Medical Corporation, Pari Medical Holding GmbH, Pneumo Care, Health Private Limited, and Tactile Medical among others.