Hypoxic Breathing Apparatus and Method

摘要

A breathing apparatus includes a breathing mask, hose, and first housing in fluid communication with the hose and breathing mask. The first housing has first and second chambers which are separated by a barrier comprising a carbon dioxide scrubber. The breathing apparatus is configured to conduct hypoxic therapy and tailor the therapeutic session to the patient while collecting data about patient response.

主权项

1. A breathing apparatus comprising:
a breathing mask; a hose attached to the breathing mask and defining an expiratory flow passage through which expiratory gas from the breathing mask flows, the hose further attached to a first port, the first port defining an inlet into a first housing such that the flow passage is in fluid communication with the first port; the first port comprising a first directional valve for one-directional flow of the expiratory gas through the first port into the first housing; the first housing having a first chamber and a second chamber, the second chamber separated from the first chamber by a barrier, the barrier comprising a carbon dioxide scrubber through which the expiratory gas flows after entering the first chamber; an expandable reservoir in fluid communication with at least one of the first chamber and second chamber; the barrier separating the first and second chambers having a second port, the second port comprising a second directional valve for one-directional flow of gas out of the second chamber; and wherein the second port communicates with the breathing mask via an inspiratory flow passage.