If you or a loved one were diagnosed with restrictive lung disease after using a CPAP, BiPAP or ventilator machine recalled by Philips, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a CPAP restrictive lung disease lawsuit case or settlement claim.
A team of medical device injury lawyers and class action attorneys is investigating potential lawsuit cases and settlement claims of individuals who were diagnosed with restrictive lung disease after using a CPAP, BiPap or ventilator machine recalled by Philips Respironics.
Restrictive lung disease is a group of respiratory or pulmonary disorders in which the lungs become restricted from fully expanding, resulting in decreased or reduced total lung capacity or TLC (i.e., the volume or amount of air present in the lungs after taking the deepest breath possible) and leading to inadequate ventilation and/or oxygenation.
Unlike obstructive lung diseases (e.g., asthma, bronchitis and COPD) that interfere with the ability of the lungs to exhale air fully, restrictive lung diseases interfere with the ability of lungs to inhale air fully.
CPAP Restrictive Lung Disease Lawsuit Cases
CPAP restrictive lung disease lawsuit cases and settlement claims potentially being investigated include claims of patients who, after using a C-PAP, Bi-PAP or ventilator device recalled by Philips (such as a DreamStation, C-Series, Dorma, OmniLab AdvancedPlus, REMstar, System One, A-Series, Garbin Plus, Aeris, LifeVent or Trilogy ventilator device) suffered from restrictive lung diseases, including:
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary edema
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
- Pneumoconiosis
- Pneumonia
- Interstitial lung diseases
- Other restrictrive lung diseases
On June 14, 2021, it was announced that Philips was recalling certain Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilators due to possible health risks, including respiratory issues, relating to exposure of particulates from degraded polyester-based polyurethane sound abatement foam.
Restrictive Lung Disease Injury Claims
Restrictive lung disease can be categorized as intrinsic restrictive lung disease (caused by problems inside lungs) and extrinsic restrictive lung disease (caused by problems outside lungs such as weak muscles, stiffness in the chest wall or damaged nerves).
Intrinsic restrictive lung disease can be caused by damage/destruction of lung parenchyma (part of lung involved in gas transfer; alveoli, alveolar ducts and respiratory bronchioles) due to infiltrates (such as from toxins) that cause stiffening, inflammation and/or scarring of lung tissue.
Restrictive Lung Disease Signs & Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of restrictive lung disease can potentially include:
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- Wheezing
- Chest pain
- Cough
- Inability to catch breath
- Inability to get enough breath
- Rapid respiratory rate (tachypnea)
- Dizziness
- Exhaustion or fatigue
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Unintended weight loss
- Coughing up blood or white sputum
Procedures and tests used to diagnose restrictive lung disease can include pulmonary function tests (to assess total lung capacity), forced vital capacity (FVC) test, forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) test, FEVI to FVC ratio test, chest X-ray, CT scans, bronchoscopy, spirometry, lung plethysmography, diffusing capacity tests and pulse oximetry, among others.
Restrictive Lung Disease Complications
Restrictive lung disease can potentially lead to serious complications including hypoxemia (below-normal level of oxygen in blood), respiratory failure, pulmonary hypertension, lung infections, pneumonia, lung cancer, and/or death, among other things.
Treatments for Restrictive Lung Diseases
Treatment for restrictive lung disease can include, for example, inhalers, medications (such as expectorants, immunosuppressants or antibiotics), oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, lifestyle changes, chemotherapy, surgery, and lung transplantation, among others.
If you or someone you love suffered from restrictive lung disease after using a C-PAP, Bi-PAP or ventilator device, you may be entitled to compensation from a CPAP restrictive lung disease lawsuit case or settlement claim. Contact a medical device injury lawyer to request a free case review.
*If you or a loved one are experiencing health issues, side effects or complications from a medical device or healthcare product, we urge you to promptly consult with your doctor or physician for an evaluation.
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