If you or a loved one were diagnosed with chronic bronchitis or obstructive bronchitis after using a recalled Philips CPAP, BiPAP or ventilator, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a CPAP chronic bronchitis lawsuit case or settlement claim.
A team of medical device injury attorneys and class action lawyers is investigating potential lawsuit cases and settlement claims of individuals who were diagnosed with obstructive or chronic bronchitis after using a recalled Philips CPAP, BiPap or ventilator machine.
Chronic bronchitis is a type of bronchitis, a lower respiratory tract disease characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes (the two large airways called bronchi and smaller branches called bronchioles) resulting in a productive cough (wet cough that produces phlegm, mucus or sputum) lasting most days for at least 3 months a year, for 2 years.
Chronic bronchitis is one of the lung diseases that comprise COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), a condition that makes it difficult for the lungs to take in and expel air, due to a narrowing or obstruction of the airways. Chronic bronchitis can be caused by inhalation of irritants, chemical fumes, toxic gas or other susbtances. It is estimated that millions of chronic bronchitis cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.
CPAP Chronic Bronchitis Lawsuit Cases.
CPAP chronic bronchitis lawsuit cases and settlement claims potentially being investigated include claims of patients who were diagnosed with chronic bronchitis or obstructive bronchitis after using a recalled Philips C-PAP, Bi-PAP or ventilator machine (such as a DreamStation, C-Series, Dorma, OmniLab AdvancedPlus, REMstar, System One, A-Series, Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent or Trilogy ventilator).
On June 14, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration reported that Philips issued a recall of certain of its CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilators because of potential health risks, including possible respiratory issues, relating to exposure of particles and chemicals from degraded polyester-based polyurethane sound abatement foam in the CPAP devices.
Chronic Bronchitis Signs & Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of chronic bronchitis can potentially include:
- Chronic productive cough
- Excessive coughing
- Coughing mucos (expectoration)
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- Wheezing
- Nasal congestion
- Chest discomfort
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- Headaches
- Sore throat
- Muscle aches
- High fever
- Bluish fingernails, lips, and skin
- Crackling sounds when breathing
- Swollen feet
Procedures and tests used to diagnose chronic bronchitis can include physical exam, medical history, spirometry, peak flow monitor, arterial blood gas test, pulse oximetry, chest x-ray, and CT scan (including High Resolution Computed Tomography HRCT), among others.
Chronic Obstructive Bronchitis Complications
Chronic obstructive bronchitis complications can potentially include difficulty breathing, infections, pneumonia, narrowing/plugging of bronchi, collapsed lung (pneumothorax), increased red blood cell levels (polycythemia), emphysema, heart failure, respiratory failure, and death.
Treatments for Chronic Bronchitis
Treatment for chronic bronchitis can include bronchodilators (to open the airways), medication to relax the muscles in the airways (to help with breathing), steroids (to reduce inflammation), oxygen therapy (to increase the oxygen levels in the blood), lifestyle changes (such as avoiding irritants), pulmonary rehabilitation, and lung transplant, among other treatments.
If you or a loved one suffered chronic or obstrutive bronchitis after using a recalled Philips C-PAP, Bi-PAP or ventilator, you may be entitled to compensation from a CPAP chronic bronchitis lawsuit case or settlement claim. Contact a medical device injury lawyer to request a free case review.
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