A new device designed to help people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other lung diseases developed by Trudell Medical International has been clinically tested by researchers at Western University and preliminary results will be revealed tomorrow (Tuesday, January 28) at the Robarts Research Institute in London, Ontario.  
The Aerobika Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) Therapy System is a drug-free, easy to use, hand-held device that aims to help people with lung disease breathe easier.
Dr. David McCormack and Grace Parraga from Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and members of their research team, as well as Trudell Medical Group CEO Mitch Baran, will be available to discuss the findings on Tuesday, January 28 at 11:30 a.m. at Robarts’ Imaging Research Laboratories.
Members of the media will have an opportunity to tour the imaging lab and speak with Baran, the researchers, as well as a study participant that used the COPD device.
Media are asked to meet in the Robarts’ lobby at 11:20 a.m. to allow time to register with security. Parking is available in front of Robarts but be advised most of the area is restricted for vehicles. A member of Western’s media relations team will coordinate.
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Parraga is also set to present at the Better Breathing Conference 2014, which is being held at the Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre in Toronto from Friday, January 31 to Saturday, February 1. Representatives from Trudell will also be attending.
Globally, COPD is the fourth leading cause of death. An estimated 600-million suffer from the lung disease, including 2.35 to 5 million Canadians.    
MEDIA CONTACT: Jeff Renaud, Senior Media Relations Officer, 519-661-2111, ext. 85165, jrenaud9@uwo.ca, @jeffrenaud99
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