Oxygen Therapy

Table of Contents

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 1

• Overview 1
• Significance of Oxygen Therapy 1
• Growing Popularity of Oxygen Therapy 1
• Factors Driving Industry Growth 1
• Table 1: Global COPD Population (in Million) for Years 2005 and 2006 1
• Table 2: Global COPD Population (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Region - Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Rest of World 2
• Table 3: Global 65+ Aged Population (in Million) for Years 2005 and 2006 2
• Table 4: Global 65+ Aged Population (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Region - North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World 2
• Applications 3
• Negative Impacts of Oxygen Therapy 3

2. OXYGEN THERAPY INDUSTRY: A BROAD SPECTRUM 3

• Increasing Incidence of Respiratory Ailments 3
• Oxygen Therapy Market: Boosted by Advances in Medical Technology 4
• USA: The Oxygen Therapy Hub 4
• Oxygen Conserving Devices: Increased Application Along with LOX
• Cylinders Boosts Demand 4
• Declining Prices and Ease of Use Drives Demand for Oxygen Concentrators 4
• Oxygen Concentrators Performance Norms Set by WHO 4
• Liquid Oxygen Systems: Demand for Mobility Drives Growth 5
• Oxygen Concentrators Versus Liquid Oxygen Systems 5
• Liquid Oxygen Systems: Apt for Ambulatory Patients 5
• Demand for Light Portable Systems Grows 5
• Technology Development Springs Onslaught of Innovative Devices 6
• New Applications on the Anvil 6
• Oxygen Therapy and Cosmetic Applications 6
• Home Oxygen Therapy Gaining Prominence 6
• Home Oxygen Therapy: Hard Hit by Medicare Reimbursement Cutbacks 7
• The Brighter Side of Reimbursement Cuts 7
• Alternate Care Market: A Prospective Avenue 7

3. REVIEW OF SELECT RESPIRATORY DISEASES REQUIRING SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN 7

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 7
• Emphysema 8
• Bronchitis 8
• Asthma 8
• Hypoxia 8
• Hypoxemia 8

4. COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 9

• A Highly Competitive Market 9
• Table 5: Leading Players in the Global Oxygen Concentrator Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Invacare, Respironics, Sunrise Medical/DeVilbiss, AirSep, SeQual, and Others 9

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 9

• Oxygen Therapy - An Insight 9
• Vital Components of Oxygen Therapy 9
• Review of Select Oxygen Therapy Components 10
• Oxygen Concentrators 10
• Liquid Oxygen Systems 10
• Compressed Oxygen Cylinders 11
• Oxygen Conserving Devices 11
• Reservoir Cannulae 11
• Transtracheal Catheter 11
• Demand Oxygen Delivery Systems 11
• Regulator 11
• Flowmeters 11
• Oxygen Cannulae 11
• Oxygen Masks 12
• Oxygen Extension Tube 12
• Incentive Spirometers 12
• Humidifiers 12
• Oxygen Supply: Various Means 12
• Gas Canisters 12
• Thermally Insulating Tanks 12
• Cylinders 12
• First-Aid Kits 12
• Devices Involved in Oxygen Administration 12
• Low-flow Devices 12
• High-Flow Devices 13
• Resuscitation/Specialized Devices 13
• Related Devices 13
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: An Introduction 13
• Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment: A Convenient Alternative 14
• Advantages of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 14
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Alternate Medicine 14
• Home/Domiciliary Oxygen Therapy: An Overview 15
• A Peep into the History 15
• Significance of Numobag in the Widespread Adoption of Oxygen Therapy 16

6. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 16

7. PRODUCT APPROVAL AND LAUNCHES 17

8. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 21

9. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 22

A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE

1. NORTH AMERICA 26

• Overview 26
• Table 6: COPD Population in North America (2005 and 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Region - USA and Canada 26
• Table 7: 65+Aged Population in North America (2005 and 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Region - USA and Canada 26

1a. THE UNITED STATES 26

• One of the Leading Markets for Respiratory Products 26
• Market Snapshots 26
• Table 8: US COPD Population (in Million) for Years 2005 and 2006 27
• Table 9: US 65+ Aged Population in Million for Years 2005 and 2006 27
• Rising Incidences of Respiratory Disorders 27
• Industry Structure 27
• Industry Regulation 27
• Appropriate Medical Gas Handling Imperative 27
• Reimbursement Scenario 28
• Medicare Reimbursements for Oxygen Therapy 28
• Table 10: Medicare Approved Oxygen Therapy in the US (2004-2006): Expenses in US$ Million 28
• Table 11: Medicare Approved Oxygen Concentrator in the US (2004-2006): Expenses in US$ Million 29
• Table 12: Medicare Reimbursement for Oxygen Concentrators in the US (2005-2007): Reimbursement in US$ Million 29
• Impact of Reimbursement Cuts on the Market 29
• Senate' s Approval of Medicare Bill: A Ray of Hope for Oxygen Therapy Providers 30
• Oxygen Therapy Devices Market to Grow 30
• Concentrators Market: Unfazed by Reimbursement Cuts 30
• Oxygen Conserving Devices to Experience Robust Growth 30
• Oxygen Concentrators and Liquid Oxygen Systems - Major Contenders 30
• Long-term Oxygen Therapy Market to Grow 30
• Growing Home Oxygen Therapy Market 31
• Innovation: The Key to Success 31
• Ambulatory Oxygen Therapy Systems in the US 31
• Deliveryless Systems 31
• Portable Systems 31
• Competitive Scenario 31
• Table 13: Leading Players in the US Oxygen Concentrators Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Invacare, Respironics, AirSep, Sunrise, and Others 32
• Development and Adoption of HBOT Through the Years 33
• Research and Development 33

1b. CANADA 34

• Medical Equipment Market: An Overview 34
• Table 14: COPD Population (in Million) in Canada for Years 2005 and 2006 34
• Table 15: 65+ Aged Population (in Million) in Canada for Years 2005 and 2006 34

2. JAPAN 34

• Market Overview 34
• Table 16: COPD Population (in Million) in Japan for Years 2005 and 2006 34
• Table 17: 65+ Aged Population (in Million) in Japan for Years 2005 and 2006 34

3. EUROPE 34

• Market Overview 34
• Growing Demand for Oxygen Therapy Devices 34
• Table 18: COPD Population in Europe (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Region - Western Europe and Eastern Europe 35
• Table 19: COPD Population in Europe (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Region - Germany, Italy, Turkey, Poland, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Netherlands, Greece and Others 35
• Table 20: 65+ Aged Population in Europe (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Region - Western Europe and Eastern Europe 36
• Table 21: 65+ Aged Population in Europe (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Region - Russia, Germany, Italy, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Poland, Turkey and Others 36
• Table 22: COPD Population (in Million) in France for Years 2005 and 2006 36
• Table 23: 65+ Aged Population (in Million) in France for Years 2005 and 2006 36
• Table 24: COPD Population (in Million) in Germany for Years 2005 and 2006 36
• Table 25: 65+ Aged Population (in Million) in Germany for Years 2005 and 2006 36
• Table 26: COPD Population (in Million) in Italy for Years 2005 and 2006 37
• Table 27: 65+ Aged Population (in Million) in Italy for Years 2005 and 2006 37
• Table 28: COPD Population (in Million) in the UK for Years 2005 and 2006 37
• Table 29: 65+Aged Population (in Million) in the UK for Years 2005 and 2006 37
• Rising Demand for Portable Devices 37
• LOX Systems Losing Shares to Oxygen Concentrators 37
• Oxygen Therapy Devices Market: Highly Fragmented 37

3a. BELGIUM 38

• Overview 38

3b. DENMARK 38

• Overview 38

3c. FINLAND 38

• Overview 38

3d. ROMANIA 38

• Overview 38

3e. RUSSIA 39

• Overview 39
• Table 30: 65+-Aged Population (in Million) in Russia for Years 2005 and 2006 39

3f. SPAIN 39

• Overview 39
• Table 31: COPD Population (in Million) in Spain for Years 2005 and 2006 39
• Table 32: 65+ Aged Population (in Million) in Spain for Years 2005 and 2006 39

3g. SWITZERLAND 39

• Overview 39

3h. THE NETHERLANDS 39

• Overview 39
• Table 33: COPD Population (in Million) in the Netherlands for Years 2005 and 2006 40

4. ASIA-PACIFIC 40

• Medical Industry: An Overview 40
• Table 34: COPD Population in Asia-Pacific (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Region - China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand and Others 40
• Table 35: 65+ Aged Population in Asia-Pacific (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Region - China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Philippines, Australia and Others 41
• Table 36: COPD Population (in Million) in Australia for Years 2005 and 2006 41
• Table 37: 65+ Aged Population (in Million) in Australia for Years 2005 and 2006 41
• Prospective Avenue for US Manufacturers 41

4a. CHINA 41

• Overview 41
• Table 38: COPD Population (in Million) in China for Years 2005 and 2006 42
• Table 39: 65+ Aged Population (in Million) in China for Years 2005 and 2006 42

4b. INDIA 42

• An Overview of the Medical Equipment Industry 42
• Table 40: COPD Population (in Million) in India for Years 2005 and 2006 42
• Table 41: 65+ Aged Population (in Million) in India for Years 2005 and 2006 42

4c. INDONESIA 42

• Healthcare Industry: An Overview 42
• Table 42: COPD Population (in Million) in Indonesia for Years 2005 and 2006 43
• Table 43: 65+ Aged Population (in Million) in Indonesia for Years 2005 and 2006 43

4d. KOREA 43

• Overview 43
• Table 44: COPD Population (in Million) in South Korea for Years 2005 and 2006 43
• Table 45: 65+ Aged Population (in Million) in South Korea for Years 2005 and 2006 43

4e. THAILAND 43

• Overview 43
• Table 46: COPD Population (in Million) in Thailand for Years 2005 and 2006 43
• Table 47: 65+ Aged Population (in Million) in Thailand for Years 2005 and 2006 43

4f. THE PHILIPPINES 44

• Overview 44
• Table 48: COPD Population (in Million) in the Philippines for Years 2005 and 2006 44
• Table 49: 65+ Aged Population (in Million) in the Philippines for Years 2005 and 2006 44

4g. VIETNAM 44

• Overview 44

5. LATIN AMERICA 44

• An Overview of the Medical Equipment Market 44
• Table 50: COPD Population in Latin America (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Region - Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela and Chile 45
• Table 51: 65+ Aged Population in Latin America (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Region - Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela and Chile 45

5a. MEXICO 46

• Medical Equipment Market 46
• Table 52: COPD Population (in Million) in Mexico for Years 2005 and 2006 46
• Table 53: 65+ Aged Population (in Million) in Mexico for Years 2005 and 2006 46

GLOBAL DIRECTORY