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Experts Highlight New Tool as a Timely Addition to Asthma Treatment

Date:12/10/2008

hial asthma, measurement of the level of inflammation using an eNO monitoring may have an even greater role in guiding the dose of ICS therapy for asthma. Measurement of eNO level has been shown to be helpful in determining an effective and appropriate dose of ICS preparation, thereby avoiding both under-treatment and over-treatment with ICS."

Dr. Philip Marcus, Chief, Division of Pulmonary Medicine at St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, NY, says:

"The challenge for physicians who treat patients with asthma is to provide the best possible control with the lowest level of medication. Exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) provides an accurate measurement of airway inflammation which enables a more targeted corticosteroid prescription. This empowers physicians to decide the right treatment regimen for the right patient. In addition to Asthma Control Test (ACT) and pulmonary function testing, eNO appears to add another dimension in treating asthma and improving overall asthma control."

About Apieron

Apieron Inc. is a private, venture-backed medical device company based in Menlo Park, CA that was formed in early 2001 to develop a simple-to-use, non- invasive monitor for the measurement of exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) for the management of asthma. The Apieron biosensor technology platform utilizes a patented technology that allows for the highly sensitive detection of selected analytes like eNO. Apieron is committed to collaborating with physicians and patients to develop innovative medical solutions to improve quality of life and standards of care.

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