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breathing device

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Noun1.breathing device - a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failurebreathing device - a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
Aqua-Lung, aqualung, scuba - a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
oxygen mask - a breathing device that is placed over the mouth and nose; supplies oxygen from an attached storage tank
inhalator, respirator - a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration
resuscitator - a breathing apparatus used for resuscitation by forcing oxygen into the lungs of a person who has undergone asphyxia or arrest of respiration
snorkel - breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water


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Lifestyle changes, breathing devices and/or surgery are the other forms treatments for sleep disorders.
Philips also purchased breathing device maker Respironics, as well as Raytel Cardiac Services, a provider of remote cardiac monitoring services.
An insider told Radar Online: "When he woke up the next morning he was gasping for breath so he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where he was put on a breathing device.
 
 
 
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