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the world's first hoseless, maskless,micro-CPAP device
Untreated, OSA can cause a number of serious health problems,including high blood pressure, stroke, cardiovasculardisease, cognitive impairment, weight gain, and headaches.
OSA is a condition typically caused by a blockage of the airwaywhen the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses during sleep.This leads to repeated snoring, choking, and a restriction of oxygento the brain.
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
Be uncomfortable, loud, restrictiveHave a hard time maintaining an air-tight seal on faceCause embarrassing & painful facial marks & sores Collect dangerous bacteria & need to be cleaned dailyMake it difficult to move around during sleepBe extremely difficult to travel with
However, these CPAP machines and masks can
The standard treatment for OSA is what is known as "Continuous Positive AirwayPressure," or a "CPAP" machine. By blowing enough air at the right pressure intothe airway, these machines can prevent the symptoms and effects of OSA.
As a result, 80% of CPAP usersstop using their machines withinone year because of the hassle,discomfort, anxiety, and inabilityto sleep while using thetreatment.
Beyond feeling drowsy, irritable, and unproductive, patients who cannot toleratetheir CPAP feel guilty for keeping their partners awake with their snoring and forputting themselves at a high risk for a myriad of serious health issues.
We intend to change that by improving compliance with a revolutionary newdesign that will work as well as any other CPAP machine, but won't force patientsto choose between dealing with cumbersome, uncomfortable masks or giving up.
We've invented a micro-CPAP device that hasno hoses, no cords, and no mask.
the world's first micro-CPAP device to treatobstructive sleep apnea.
Introducing Airing
The Airing micro-CPAP features
Outside: air enters through grille
Inside: incoming airenters micro-blowers Hundreds of
micro-blowerswork in parallelcreating air-flow
Top and bottom are attractedto each other, air is forced
out. This happens thousandsof times per second.
Positive (+) chargeapplied to top
Negative (–) chargeapplied to bottom
Inside the Technology
2015 Global OSA Market Estimates Exceed $6 Billion
North American market is the largest ($4.8 Billion)
European market is the fastest growing
CAGR is 17% through 2020only 20% of OSA sufferers have been diagnosed
Market growth is fueled by:Increased awareness of OSA by patients and caregiversTechnical advancements in diagnostics and treatmentsGrowing OSA population due to rise in obesity and aging populationMore government initiatives
Worldwide ~100M people with OSA*
Current treatments (CPAP, oral appliances, & surgery)are not well-tolerated
80% or more of diagnosed patients are non-compliant (after one year)
*Sources: World Health Organization; American Sleep Apnea Association; MicroMarketMonitor
40 Million people with OSA in United States
Airing's Innovative Design
Requires no hoses, mask, or power cordsMaintains a comfortable & durable seal in nostrilsWeighs less than 1 ozIs single-use, never needs to be cleanedHas a battery life of over 8 hoursEliminates snoringIs incredibly low cost to manufactureCan generate the full range of treatment pressures (over 20 cmH20)Contains intelligent electronics for monitoring, data storage, proof ofcompliance, diagnostics
8M visitors to website160K validated email subscribers92K+ Facebook followers
Social Media
Crowdfunding$100K funding goal reached in 2 hours$1.2M+ raised on Indiegogo since 6/15/1512.8K "backers" on Indiegogo
Public Response to Airing
"Fabulous concept. For me, the benefits of a good night'ssleep have far outweighed the discomfort of the nasal
mask & hose. But why not get rid of that discomfort also?Sounds almost like utopia. I have friends that avoid even
considering a CPAP device because of the potentialdiscomfort." - Campbell S.
"My 79-year-old father wouldgreatly benefit from this. In fact, Ithink it could save his life. He oftenfears going to sleep because hethinks he will not wake, but he isunable to wear the typical CPAPmachines." - Alba K.
"Been a diagnosed sleep apnea sufferer for over 20 years.And suffered is the right word since none of the 'treatments'
were successful or acceptable (an effective treatment thepatient won't use is no treatment at all). I anticipate your
arrival with great eagerness. I won't line up a week before tobuy tickets for a concert or the latest from Apple but I would
camp out in line for a shot at a good night's sleep." - Jeff P.
"As a guy who hates his CPAP machine(haven't used it in years), I'd love a shotat the Airing just to have my wife sleepin the same bed with me again (snoring
drives her insane)." - Steve K.
"O-M-G!! If this thing works, it willsave my marriage. " - Debbie N.
"My mom suffers from severe sleepapnea and I worry about herconstantly. This would ensure herusing one." - Tilly R.
"As a disabled wheelchair user, it is very cumbersometo clean and work with the machines and hoses. Ifeel this would be a SUPERB alternative and help mevery much in my everyday life. I have suffered withsleep apnea for 10+ years and welcome anyimprovements in the area." - Chad M.
Help us liberate the millions sufferingfrom sleep apnea.