MUNICH, March 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Cutting-edge device contains a
new, clinically proven, algorithm specifically designed to treat
female specific sleep disordered
breathing[2]
To coincide with International Women's Day 2015 (Mar, 8. 2015),
ResMed - a world leader in the development of innovative
technologies to treat sleep-related disorders - has announced the
European launch of the AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her, the
first range of treatments designed to provide an integrated sleep
solution specifically for women living with obstructive sleep
apnoea (OSA).
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Sleep apnoea is a debilitating disorder affecting many thousands of
women:
- One population-based study estimates the prevalence of
moderate-to-severe sleep-disordered breathing affects 23.4% of the
female population[1]
- The number of women aged 20 - 70 years suffering from
obstructive sleep apnoea may be as high as
50%[3]
- As many as 85 - 90% of women may be living with undiagnosed
moderate-to-severe OSA[4]
The symptoms of sleep apnoea present differently in women than
men and include insomnia, restless legs, fatigue/daytime
sleepiness, depression, headaches and muscle
pain,[5] and the risk of sleep apnoea may worsen in
women during pregnancy[6] and after menopause due to
hormonal changes in the body[7]. Women with untreated
sleep apnoea are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes and
cardiovascular diseases than women without sleep
apnoea,[8] and severe sleep apnoea has been
associated with cardiovascular death in
women.[9] There are a number of significant
gender-related differences in the symptoms and diagnosis of sleep
apnoea and such differences require a tailored treatment
approach.
Identifying the impact of sleep apnoea on women as an area of
high unmet medical need, ResMed has designed a completely
integrated sleep solution delivering tailored therapy choices
specifically for women. The ResMed Air Solutions connected care
platform is an ecosystem of hardware and software solutions
designed to improve overall patient care and streamline compliance
monitoring and therapy management. Featuring built-in wireless
connectivity and advanced comfort technologies, the AutoSet for
Her delivers a unique, clinically
proven,[2] auto-adjusting
algorithm designed to treat mild-to-moderate sleep apnoea in women.
To complement the AirSense 10 AutoSet for Her device, is the
newly launched range of ultra-light and compact masks, the
AirFit for Her offering the perfect fit tailored to the
female anatomy.
"Sleep apnoea in women is a serious and growing health concern
which needs addressing. In some of our markets where diagnostics
require several nights in a laboratory, we observe many discouraged
women dropping out before getting tested" said Anne Reiser, ResMed president Europe Asia
Pacific. "With so many women now living with sleep apnoea, and many
more cases going undiagnosed, we have developed a sleep solution
specifically designed for female patients living with this
debilitating condition. To coincide with International Women's Day,
our range of innovative solutions is now available in many European
markets, with the goal of helping women to claim back their lost
sleep and get on with their daily lives".
For more information visit
resmed.com
About ResMed
ResMed changes lives by developing, manufacturing and
distributing medical equipment for treating, diagnosing, and
managing sleep-disordered breathing, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, and other chronic diseases. We develop innovative products
and solutions to improve the health and quality of life of those
who suffer from these conditions, and we work to raise awareness of
the potentially serious health consequences of untreated
sleep-disordered breathing. For more information on ResMed, visit
http://www.resmed.com
About obstructive sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a serious condition where the
muscles in the throat relax during sleep, causing the sufferer to
temporarily stop breathing. If untreated it can occur hundreds of
times a night and lead to daytime fatigue as well as more serious
health problems.
Sleep apnoea can affect women and men at any age, with or
without any other contributing conditions and is often associated
with serious conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes,
obesity, heart failure and stroke. However, effective treatment can
help reduce the risk of chronic diseases and other
comorbidities.
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