This document describes a new micro-CPAP device called Airing that treats obstructive sleep apnea without hoses, masks, or cords. It has received positive feedback from backers for its potential to improve compliance over traditional CPAP machines that 80% of users stop using within a year due to discomfort. Airing aims to change that by using micro-blowers and an innovative design to maintain a comfortable seal and airflow through the nostrils without bulky equipment.

1. the world's first hoseless, maskless,
micro-CPAP device

2. Untreated, OSA can cause a number of serious health
problems, including high blood pressure, stroke, cardiovascular
disease, cognitive impairment, weight gain, and headaches.
OSA is a condition typically caused by a blockage of the airway
when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses during sleep.
This leads to repeated snoring, choking, and a restriction of oxygen
to the brain.
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?

3. Be uncomfortable, loud, restrictive
Have a hard time maintaining an air-tight seal on face
Cause embarrassing & painful facial marks & sores
Collect dangerous bacteria & need to be cleaned daily
Make it difficult to move around during sleep
Be extremely difficult to travel with
The standard treatment for OSA is what is known
as "Continuous Positive Airway Pressure," or a "CPAP" machine.
By blowing enough air at the right pressure into the airway,
these machines can prevent the symptoms and effects of OSA.
However, these CPAP machines and masks can

4. As a result, 80% of CPAP users stop using their machines within
one year because of the hassle, discomfort, anxiety, and inability
to sleep while using the treatment.
We intend to change that by improving compliance with a
revolutionary new design that will work as well as any other
CPAP machine, but won't force patients to choose between
dealing with cumbersome, uncomfortable masks or giving up.
Beyond feeling drowsy, irritable, and unproductive, patients
who cannot tolerate their CPAP feel guilty for keeping their
partners awake with their snoring and for putting themselves
at a high risk for a myriad of serious health issues.

5. We've invented a micro-CPAP device that has
no hoses, no cords, and no mask.

6. the world's first micro-CPAP device to treat
obstructive sleep apnea.
Introducing Airing

7. The Airing micro-CPAP features

8. Outside: air enters
through grille
Inside: incoming air
enters micro-blowers Hundreds of
micro-blowers
work in parallel
creating air-flow
Top and bottom are attracted
to each other, air is forced
out. This happens thousands
of times per second.
Positive (+) charge
applied to top
Negative (–) charge
applied to bottom
Inside the Technology

9. 2015 Global OSA Market Estimates Exceed $6 Billion
North American market is the largest ($4.8 Billion)
40 Million people with OSA in United States
European market is the fastest growing
CAGR is 17% through 2020
only 20% of OSA sufferers have been diagnosed
Market growth is fueled by:
Increased awareness of OSA by patients and caregivers
Technical advancements in diagnostics and treatments
Growing OSA population due to rise in obesity and aging population
More 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

10. Airing's Innovative Design
Requires no hoses, mask, or power cords
Maintains a comfortable & durable seal in nostrils
Weighs less than 1 oz
Is single-use, never needs to be cleaned
Has a battery life of over 8 hours
Eliminates snoring
Is incredibly low cost to manufacture
Can generate the full range of treatment pressures
(over 20 cmH20)
Contains intelligent electronics for monitoring, data
storage, proof of compliance, diagnostics

11. 8M visitors to website
160K validated email subscribers
92K+ Facebook followers
Social Media
Crowdfunding
$100K funding goal reached in 2 hours
$1.2M+ raised on Indiegogo since 6/15/15
12.8K "backers" on Indiegogo
!
Amazing Public Response to Airing

13. "Fabulous concept. For me, the benefits of a good night's
sleep 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 potential
discomfort." - Campbell S.
"My 79-year-old father would
greatly benefit from this. In fact, I
think it could save his life. He often
fears going to sleep because he
thinks he will not wake, but he is
unable to wear the typical CPAP
machines." - 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 the
patient won't use is no treatment at all). I anticipate your
arrival with great eagerness. I won't line up a week before to
buy 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 shot
at the Airing just to have my wife sleep
in the same bed with me again (snoring
drives her insane)." - Steve K.
"O-M-G!! If this thing works, it will
save my marriage. " - Debbie N.
"My mom suffers from severe sleep
apnea and I worry about her
constantly. This would ensure her
using one." - Tilly R.
"As a disabled wheelchair user, it is very cumbersome
to clean and work with the machines and hoses. I
feel this would be a SUPERB alternative and help me
very much in my everyday life. I have suffered with
sleep apnea for 10+ years and welcome any
improvements in the area." - Chad M.

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