Better Breathing — Backed by Science
“Before PEP Buddy, the major outpatient treatments for breathlessness in individuals with COPD were inhaler medicines and pulmonary rehabilitation. With the creation of PEP Buddy, we’ve launched a novel non-medicinal treatment that is highly effective and easier than pursed lip breathing but with similar physiologic effects.”- PEP Buddy Cofounder, Dr. Ralph J. Panos, MD
Other indications & Ongoing / Upcoming Studies
Backed by Academic Rigor
Bronchiectasis / Cystic FibrosisM Veronica IndiharUniversity of Cincinnati
Pulmonary Rehab & long-term effectsRobert BurkesCincinnati VAMC
COPD functionality Jorine Hartman University Medical Center Groningen
Fontan & Cardio-pulmonary effects Tarek AlsaiedUniversity of Pittsburg
Excessive Dynamic Airway Collapse Adnan MajidHarvard
Post-operative atelectasis Muhammad Ahsan ZafarUniversity of Cincinnati
A Small Device with Big Impact
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Almost 4 in 5 (72%) people showed meaningful improvement in their shortness of breath, and they also had improved quality of life due to better control of their breathing.
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Among people who had a drop in their oxygen levels when they were walking, PEP Buddy prevented the drop in oxygen in 1 out of 3 people.
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“We’ve been able to see how PEP Buddy is a small, easy-to-use device that can make a big impact in someone’s life,” says Dr. Zafar.
