#Nebulizer Market growth

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Nebulizer Market: A Comprehensive Overview

The nebulizer market is witnessing substantial growth, driven by increasing cases of respiratory disorders, technological advancements, and the rising geriatric population. Nebulizers are crucial medical devices that deliver medication directly to the lungs, making them essential for patients with severe respiratory conditions who cannot use inhalers. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the nebulizer market, highlighting key trends, segmentation, and regional dynamics.

Market Growth Drivers

1. Technological Advancements: Innovations in nebulizer technology are making devices more efficient and user-friendly. Companies are focusing on developing advanced models that provide better drug delivery with less effort from the user, enhancing patient compliance and outcomes.

2. Prevalence of Respiratory Disorders: The increasing incidence of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, and other respiratory conditions is a significant factor driving the demand for nebulizers. These conditions often require the administration of medication directly to the lungs, which nebulizers facilitate effectively.

3. Aging Population: The global population aged 65 and over is growing rapidly. According to the United Nations (UN), there were 703 million people aged 65 or older in 2019, and this number is projected to double to 1.5 billion by 2050. The elderly population is more susceptible to respiratory diseases, thereby increasing the demand for nebulizers.

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Product Segmentation

The nebulizer market is segmented into jet nebulizers, mesh nebulizers, and ultrasonic nebulizers.

1. Jet Nebulizers: These are the most commonly used nebulizers due to their cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and efficiency in delivering a wide range of medications. Jet nebulizers are expected to witness significant growth owing to the rising cases of COPD and other respiratory disorders. They are particularly effective for medications that cannot be delivered using pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) or dry powder inhalers (DPIs).

2. Mesh Nebulizers: Known for their portability and quiet operation, mesh nebulizers are gaining popularity, especially among patients who require frequent nebulization. Their ability to deliver medication with high efficiency makes them suitable for both home and hospital use.

3. Ultrasonic Nebulizers: These nebulizers use ultrasonic waves to create aerosol droplets and are often used for specific clinical applications. They are known for their ability to deliver medication quickly and efficiently, making them ideal for acute care settings.

Modality Segmentation

The market is further divided into portable and table-top nebulizers.

1. Portable Nebulizers: Portable nebulizers are expected to grow significantly due to their compact size, affordability, and ease of use. The increasing adoption of portable devices is driven by the convenience they offer, allowing patients to manage their respiratory conditions effectively at home. For example, Omron Healthcare's launch of the portable nebulizer “OMRON NE C106” in 2020 has contributed to this trend.

2. Table-Top Nebulizers: These are typically used in clinical settings due to their larger size and higher power output. They are preferred for patients who require regular, intensive nebulization.

End-User Segmentation

The end-user segment of the nebulizer market includes hospitals & clinics, ambulatory & emergency centers, and home care settings.

1. Hospitals & Clinics: This segment dominated the market in 2020 and is expected to continue growing. Hospitals and clinics are the primary points of care for many respiratory conditions, and the availability of skilled healthcare professionals ensures proper use of nebulizers.

2. Ambulatory & Emergency Centers: These centers provide rapid treatment for acute respiratory conditions, making them an important segment of the nebulizer market.

3. Home Care Settings: The convenience and effectiveness of home nebulization are driving the growth of this segment. As more patients seek to manage their conditions at home, the demand for portable nebulizers is increasing.

Regional Analysis

1. North America: This region accounted for a significant market share in 2020, driven by a high prevalence of respiratory diseases, an aging population, and advanced healthcare infrastructure. The rapid adoption of new medical devices also contributes to market growth.

2. Europe: Europe remains a key market due to the region's robust healthcare systems and growing elderly population.

3. Asia-Pacific: This region is expected to witness substantial growth due to increasing healthcare investments and rising awareness about respiratory health.

4. Rest of the World: Other regions are also experiencing growth in the nebulizer market, albeit at varying rates depending on local healthcare infrastructure and economic conditions.

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Key Players

Some of the major companies operating in the nebulizer market include Briggs Medical Service Company, Besco Medical, Flyp Nebulizers, DeVilbiss Healthcare International, Omron Corporation, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Feellife Health Inc., Pari Medical Ltd., Philips Respironics, Inc., and Graham Field (GF) Health Products, Inc.

Conclusion

The nebulizer market is poised for significant growth, driven by technological advancements, the increasing prevalence of respiratory disorders, and a growing geriatric population. As healthcare providers and patients continue to recognize the benefits of nebulizers, especially portable models, the market is expected to expand further. With ongoing innovation and investment, the future of the nebulizer market looks promising.

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VS★PRINCESS - Battle Royale 9

Characters: Mao, Subaru, Tsukasa, Esu, Fuyume, Nice

Translator: Mika Enstars

JP Proofreader: 310mc

"Yup, that trait of his resembles you. That’s why I dislike it."

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Season: Spring

Location: Prince Castle (Exterior)

Nice: “—THUNDERBOLT CHALLENGE 4piece, commonly known as 4piece.”

“To define it succinctly; its function is to uncover the Dream Unit I am to produce!”

“To put it even more precisely; it is a ceremony to select Special Idols who are to take flight around the world henceforth.”

Mao: Special idols, huh…?

Tsukasa: The SS was also based upon the premise of selecting the greatest Idols in Japan and the like, but a statement like that is quite nebulous, isn’t it?

Nice: “Let us start with the premise behind this all.”

“The company you belong to, ES, has essentially conquered the entire country’s idol industry through SS, taking hold of it and solidifying its position.”

“This is difficult to say from my position, but I shall say it as a matter of courtesy.”

“The company I work for, Thunderbolt, the largest entertainment company in the world, will put a halt to this.”

Esu: By the way, apparently NiceP is a general producer in Thunderbolt’s entertainment department.

Subaru: How high up the ranks is a general producer? You mean he’s not the president or anything?

Esu: It seems that the position of president, or the chief executive officer for that matter belongs to someone else entirely. But he’s sorta like the on-site chief executive?

I dunno if this is a metaphor that works well, but… like how there are kings that command politics and popes that command religion and beliefs, NiceP is like the commander-in-chief that actively oversees on-site activities.

Subaru: …Which is how high up the ranks?

Esu: I dunno, but I think he’s among Thunderbolt’s top five higher-ups!

Seems like Thunderbolt itself was founded by a relative of NiceP’s, and that’s where his name “Nice Arneb Thunder” comes from.

Fuyume: Actually, Esu, why do you know so much about old man Nice anyways? Do you like him or something?

Esu: I’m not like you, you know… No, it’s just that he said something about himself like that when I met him before, okay?

Fuyume: He sure loves to talk about himself, doesn’t he.

Esu: Yup, that trait of his resembles you. That’s why I dislike it.

Fuyume: Fufu. It’s okay. Yume is the world’s one and only Yume.

No matter how much Yume is imitated, they are nothing but fakes in the end.

Esu: I wouldn’t be able to stand it if there were more than one of your nasty personalities.

Nice: “The founder of Thunderbolt—my great grandfather—came to the United States at a young age and gradually expanded his influence primarily in the entertainment music market throughout the West.”

“The idol industry had been in decline up until recently in Japan, leaving no commercial opportunity despite our special affinity for it.”

“Fetters of all kinds, with plenty of troubles and evils to spare… Such things were prevalent in the entertainment industry of the past, you could say it left us no room to enter.”

“However, minds have changed after seeing the rapid growth of ES, a company born in this Far Eastern land.”

“Indeed, ES is a magnificent organization for idols! That is, if you only look at it in terms of achieving results.”

“But just as there is no such thing as a cure-all, there is no method that works for everyone.”

“An idol utopia, by idols, for idols… was it?”

“While the concept itself is wonderful, there are many idols whose talents are becoming buried in the current environment.”

“For example, those that stray from the producing policy of P-Association and the unit policy.”

“There are also those whose individuality and talent become suppressed when in a unit.”

Nice: “This is why I proposed this project to ES; the supreme audition program, hosted by a world-class producer.”

“Everyone here are the idols who responded to the invitation I extended to ES.”

“Additionally, I have also given the idols with raw talent (that) I have scouted across the country a temporary affiliation with ES for the time being—”

“There is a reason that such lengths have been undergone in order to plan this program.”

“We would like to produce idols from Japan with all the know-how that Thunderbolt has accumulated thus far, and aim for the world.”

“Through the form of a competition between individuals, we would like to discover the raw talent that has been neglected up until now.”

“That is why 4piece exists.”

“Here, we will elect idols who are outstanding, worthy to be introduced to the world, through 4piece.”

“The idols selected will then be officially recognized by both ES and Thunderbolt, thereafter becoming “Special Idols”.”

“—The “Nice Dream Unit”. The objective of 4piece is the formation of this group.”

“The “Selected Idols” chosen here at 4piece will then have a song and music video released to the world under my production.”

“We promise to collaborate only with world-class, top-notch artists.”

“Some of you might be thinking—‘But it’s only one song!’”

“However, that one song will change the world.”

“That’s what happened to the winners of an audition program I previously held overseas.”

“Through a song made under only the best production, they took flight across the world, their lives changed forever.”

“The members of this Nice Dream Unit will be idols that belong to ES.”

“Simultaneously, they will also become partnered with the world’s largest entertainment company, Thunderbolt.”

“The higher the success of these “Selected Idols”, the higher the regard and reputation of ES and Thunderbolt go as well.”

“Both organizations benefit; it's a win-win.”

“That being said, this does not fully avert conflict between the two organizations.”

“As long as ES does not abandon its ambition of world conquest, Thunderbolt will continue to remain vigilant against such a turbulent entity.”

“The moment ES treads upon Thunderbolt’s territory, war will begin!”

“However, by joining their two hands to carry out this project called 4piece, and creating the fruit of both their love, the Dream Unit—”

“I hope the experiences shared, and the “Children of Hope” it brings forth…”

“Will bring love to the world, and become the catalyst to avoid war.”

“Do you find this to be the ravings of a misguided and romantic idealist?”

“I don’t think so.”

“Love and peace, for eternity—”

“That, and that alone, is my wish, always and forever.”

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[activatebutterflyshield]

Three miscellaneous gods who fall under the umbrella of ‘nebulous concepts grounded in real things/phenomena/widely acknowledged ideas that have existed for a really long time’. The bat is the Beyond, the giraffe is the Monument, and the turtle is the Fable. As always, lore under the cut.

The Eras may be the most well-known and best-marketed gods of Layer-Beta, but they are far from alone in the ‘created by humanity directly’ section of the god club.

The Beyond, aka He who Crosses the Heavens, the Vast and Endless Everything, and/or That Jerk who Stole Sputnik from the Russkies, is the god of (outer)space, of everywhere Humanity has not stepped, and of everything Humanity does not yet know. His birth was a nebulous event that is still argued about between theologians and scientists and philosophers and other such stuffy academics. Some say (cough filthy colonizers cough) that the Beyond has always existed, driving exploration and discovery. Except that’s mostly the Wanderlust’s doing. Others, who are most likely right, say that the Beyond has existed for a real long time, ever since Humanity looked at the sky and asked “What the hell is that?”, before getting properly formed when we started seeing people and bulls and centaurs and such in the stars.

The Monument, aka What Rumbles and Rises and Reaches and Rots, the Great Map of All That Is, and/or That Stupid Giraffe that Copied the Pyramids, is the god of empire, building, creation, growth, and greatness, with a unique flavor of existentialism about what it means to be great, and wanting to be remembered. They are said to have come about when Humanity first tried to create something beyond what they liked and what they needed.

The Fable, aka the Eternal Stream of Consciousness, the Great Spinner of the World Fiber, and/or Everything that May or May Not be Created, is the god of storytelling, of remembrance, of oral tradition, and of gradual change. She has existed for as long as Humanity’s stories have, swimming through everything from tales of ancient ancestors, to fanciful stories of myth, and real history.

I’m particularly proud of the Monument’s design, especially the shelf mushrooms that shift into clouds. It’s a metaphor about creation and growth and rot and turning into memories that eventually dissipate and such and such.

[kenyatta]

Yes, the tech industry’s loudest guys have all been demanding a “great reset,” where efficiency reigns, where the entitled are not invested in, or are fired, or, let’s be honest, are “put in their place” because the overwhelming sense from these craven ghouls is that they believe that workers got given way too much and were treated too well. It’s also worth considering that the people that invested in these companies, that paid for the luxurious perks at these firms, that fucking hired these people in the first place are the same people that are crowing about them being treated too well.

I foolishly believed that these people were in the minority - that they were not indicative of the larger tech industry - and I was completely wrong. Tens of thousands of tech workers have now been laid off from companies throughout the world, and the nebulous reasoning for firing them - that companies had overhired - is an obvious lie, because most of these companies turned healthy (if not stellar) profits. These companies did not “overhire” recklessly. I believe they hired as many people as they needed to to catch consumer (or business) demand, and the second that said demand shifted back to pre-pandemic levels, they used it as an opportunity and justification to fire people that they deemed expendable.

I also believe that there was a genuine panic within the corporate elite that talented workers suddenly had a degree of power, and this was also a convenient way to put themselves back on top. The whole Quiet Quitting fiasco clearly upset them - the idea that workers would take the same liberties with what a work day was (doing what they were required to do versus working beyond their contractually-mandated hours) that executives do was truly offensive - and the idea that workers could choose where to take their talents was equally noxious. A power struggle had developed, and the drop in consumer spending and the effects of inflation provided exactly the cover they needed.

I realize I sound conspiratorial, but to be clear, I do not think they all got together and planned this. However, I believe that a worryingly large amount of the most powerful people in technology have seen the growth of workers’ rights as a symptom of a broken market. 

[averycorvoidae]

Resentment Dump 2

I guess I can just nebulously blame *mental health,* but here's the second attempt at me trying to write something. I know, it's incredibly shit. It's hard to not give up but I swear I'm trying At least, I think I am, I don't really know what trying feels like. I feel like the more I write the more I need to understand why I'm writing. I mean, in a way where it doesn't feel like I'm putting things together that **don't** build to anything. I feel like alot of the time I write in a way that's very... wandering but obsessive? It might be the mindstate of both myself and the characters, but I don't feel like it's interesting to read. The biggest reason I just *gave up* here is I didn't know how to introduce a character in an "organic" way. Well As "organic" as an inciting incident can be. I'll include afterthoughts after the bulk of the writing.

-- Chapter 1 --

For as long as I could remember, the village had been growing. I don’t mean logical growth. Buildings and structures come out of the ground overnight. The concrete maze strangles a little more life from my village every day.

                I remember my original village well enough. I wouldn’t say I have the greatest memory, but there were clear starts and ends. I live in a house, with my parents. The front door leads to a square, with a few benches, and a fountain in the middle. Surrounding the square were various buildings: a market, the school, more houses, other small buildings complete with four roads that ran in each cardinal direction from the center. From back side of my house there was the same road, all connected in the shape of a large “O.” Outside this was another ring of buildings, then, only a few bits of road and scant buildings beyond. The rest of the space left to nature’s growths. I look out my window now, and it’s just a horizon of grey squares.

                Nobody else seems to notice. Maybe nobody else cares. The city is decaying, and I need to get out. Most of the people I remember from school left already, they were the smart ones. I was too afraid to do what I thought was blindly wander away and abandon everything.

                I haven’t done much since leaving school. There’s not much I needed to do. I don’t know if doing something would’ve helped. The cancer is pervasive, it doesn’t sit outside the village. That’s something that took me too long to realize. My parents look at me with haunted expressions, past human, ready to cry or scream in terror. Abandoned buildings keep shades moving in their windows. The trustworthy food in the markets gets smaller every time I visit. Then the strangers, some know my name, they’re always wrong. Not as far gone as the monsters in the outer tumors, these strangers freeze singular expressions on their faces, sometimes their limbs stop responding, often times hard to understand and painfully easy to smell. I wonder how many of these people regret their existence, clearly once normal, displaced and disfigured into my village.

                I don’t know when I first noticed this taint in my own body. Maybe it was somewhere in my hands. I look at them now, they’re supposed to be smooth. Whether it was scales, crevices, growths, or blackened spots, I have to keep my hands pure. It’s one of the most important things I check for. Anything wrong gets shaved. My hands are damaged now, but still pure. Whatever my skin is supposed to look like, is now covered wholly by an intricate web of scars. The homes of various tumors excised and grown over. To monitor my whole body is a constant task.

I keep my tools next to my bed. There are the simpler tools, like pliers and clamps. There’s my needle, a sharp daggerlike blade perfect for digging and precision. Finally, there’s my razor, a knife around half the length of my forearm in total. There’s nothing special about the blade. The handle is more akin to a large egg, rough and stone-cut, attached to blade by a random, odd angle. I didn’t make it myself, and for along time it confused me. As I use it more and more, it’s easier to understand, it’s not a weapon, a tool in the truest sense of the word. I can move the blade to match any angle or position it needs. What it sacrifices in power, it gains in leverage and precision. There are other tools, but none as important or well-used.

I enjoy the pain. I know the blades keep me steady, on the path I need to be on. Every slipped cut forces my attention to be just as sharp as my tools. A wayward incision leaves a reminder of what I have to deal with for sometimes days. If I hit a tendon or a nerve, my hands might spasm or go limp. In a way, I have complete control over my body. There is comfort to know that there is a baseline all I can return to, and that I have learned how to pay the price. But mainly, I thank pain for my mentality, it’s always there, in tandem alongside the corruption. I never forget my place. The danger is always present. Pain ensures my safety.

I spend most of my time in my house, I watch the neighborhood, myself. It’s hard to justify going out, things get stranger, the strangers get more threatening, and everything I trust shrinks away and disappears. I force myself to leave my house every so often, reminding myself what’s being lost, but more and more its just not safe enough. I know I need to do something though, even if it’s more out of fear rather than courage. I keep to myself; I try not to look at any one thing for too long. I lie my hands against the things I have in my clothes. The weight and feeling assures me nothing is lost. Even so, I feel like I go out shorter and shorter distances.

I need to go out today. I have to. I need to know I still can.

My room is safe enough. I know I can’t fully trust my memories anymore, but it keeps feeling like this perversion changes things when I’m not looking. When I’m in my room, it’s stable, I know where everything is. One either end, are two windows, one lets me see into the market square, and the other offers a narrow angle of the streets behind. The back window also has a door. Outside of which is a steep set of stone stairs. The only other way out is through the front door on the first floor.

The furnishing of my room is generally sparse. I have a bed far too wide for me. Next to the bed is a simple nightstand, the tools kept in its drawer. I have a dresser infront of a wall. It stores all my clothes, baggy, in various shades of beige and grey. I also have an old, partially rotten chair currently placed to view out of the front window. The room itself is far larger than a single living space should reasonably be. The room, in general, is best for pacing, where the thin carpet can barely protect the stone floor below from sounding loudly with regular, heavy footsteps. The red and purple carpet itself, was wildly oversized. The frayed ends crumpled under itself or rode up the wall at nearly each end of the room. I kept one of the carpet’s corners peeled back, so the flooring would lay bare. That corner was the only real proof of what I do.

My bathroom is near that corner. Simple, but still overly large for a single person. A sink, a toilet, and a boxed shower were all that it had. I used to clean myself over the sink. Thinking it could be easier to wash the blood away. But over time, the stains wore into the sink. For whatever reason, this disgusted me. The sink had a purpose, and I needed to find a place that could serve the purpose I needed. So I moved to that outside corner. The stone drinks in the blood whenever I have any to offer. The wall, originally the color of sand, turns a feint shade of purple before blackening closer and closer to the meeting point of both walls and the floor. At this point it feels like an altar. The blackness proves longstanding dedication to purity.

The rest of my house I don’t trust as much. My parents live downstairs, they have the kitchen. I fear the people I’ve seen them become. I don’t even know if they are my parents anymore. They go about their days like they used to, only now under constant veils of sadness and fear. It taints their words, their actions. It was a sad realization to come to, but there’s nothing I can do anymore.

I’m stalling.

I don’t want to go outside.

It’s warm today, I don’t need to wear more than the clothes I have on: simple shorts and a shirt all covered by a large nearly white poncho. A lot of my legs were showing. The heavily scarred shins hid an even more heavily scarred calf. At least my shoes would hide my feet. It’s fine. The scars are my pride, proof of my courage. One last look showed a similar sight to most days. The few people that were, kept to themselves on the periphery.

I just need to reach the fountain.

The steps leading into the kitchen are always intimidating. A suffocating corridor with no lights led down to a landing lit up by distant light reaching around the corner. The front door wasn’t too far beyond.

I started to walk around my room. I know what each step feels like. I know where the handrail is. I know to grab the handrail with my fingers, not the whole of my hand, otherwise it would splinter off into my hand. I reflexively know to curl my fingers up in a rhythm with my walking, as to avoid needing to deal with the brackets on the wall. I know what I would see when I got downstairs, just the front wall of the house, the door, and a room behind I don’t need to even look at. This took me almost four laps. I was wasting my energy.

I moved back to the door and gripped the corner. Almost pulling myself through, my left hand gripped the handrail. Every footstep I took down was meticulous. It seemed as if I was trying to savor the feeling of each step away from guaranteed safety. I had to keep forcing myself down. I extended my left pinky. Touching the rail gave a more immediate thrill. My steps gradually got faster as I threatened myself with splinters under my nail. As congratulations, I let myself free near the bottom. No splinters.

I kept my eyes on the door. If I continually made my last step the point of no return, I would at least be outside. My right hand thrust toward the doorknob. It felt… like nothing. My fingers dug into it, and all of a sudden this fear felt very silly. This was the front door of my house. This is normal. I should be safe. A twist of the wrist and a light push instantly forced regret down my throat. The air wasn’t hard to breathe, but it felt malignant. The sun glared down on the whole square, and every damned soul in it. On my, damned soul. I closed the door. Instantly, the air settled down to its normal, stagnant self. The world got so much slower. Nothing would move before I did. I had to come to terms with being such a fucking coward before I could let go of the doorhandle. Just a bloated sack of failures, scabby from being too afraid to get to safety. I let go of the doorhandle. The world sped back up, I remained, inside.

I didn’t have to turn around, so I didn’t. I just moved back to the stairwell. I don’t have to see what became of my parents, or what light is being blared from what’s left of the TV. I already know the noise, voices mangled together in a broadcast, cutting through and over each other. The noise is a soft constant that reverberates through the floor all 24 hours.

The stairs are oddly softer going back up. It’s almost like walking through clay, slowly raising my leg, just to lower it again. The stairs want to remain stone, but they make my feet feel so heavy. Then I’m back in my room. Such a goddamn disappointment. I knew I said I was going to make it, but today I just felt so sure! Tomorrow I have to, I can’t keep waiting for my haven to stop being so safe.

-- Chapter 2 --

Every morning is the same. I stir, then slowly grow a frustration until I have to rip myself out of bed. I always grab my tools and head towards the corner. Kneeling, I begin to meditate on my own body. My entire body feels suspect, but I can only cut at the tumors that have formed. My right hand grabbed the doorknob yesterday. I couldn’t risk it. I grabbed my razor, and turned it towards my right hand, looking for the best opening.

My wrist had a prominent bone which pointed directly at my thumb. I balanced the edge of the blade on the bone. I followed where the wrist pointed, but only a short while. I was hovering right above the meaty chunk of my palm. I wrenched the blade to the left. The tip was free, but now more of the blade laid under the skin. My thumb twitched, and I did my best to keep it from ruining my precision. I moved the blade all the way to the left, at the corner of my hand. I’ve done this enough times to set my hand in position easily, no matter how much it wanted to resist. I forced my fingers to relax, but raised the pinky. With a single, swift motion, I freed the skin, from palm to pink. Slowly, I moved my hand to the wall, the fabric of skin dangling off the edge of my thumb. I pressed my bloody appendage firmly against the wall. The easy part was to hewn my hand free. With my hand against the wall, I did my best  to raise the uncut fingers. My knuckle made it look like little pistons ran my body. I wish I was that easy to maintain, taking out, replacing parts, recovering the skin when I had to. It could be so much more simple to maintain my purity. Regardless, I slid the knife beneath the underside of my knuckle. Eventually it found stable purchase under skin. Another single, swift motion and a loose flap of flesh flew above my hand before landing on the ground with an unsatisfying half-splat. Finally, I freed the rest of my hand to push my thumb into the wall by itself. Putting the knife by my wrist again, another quick motion peeled the infected layers off my skin.

I freed my hand from the wall. I just sat there for a moment, reflexively clenching my fist of blood as tight as I could muster. The three flaps of skin just laid on the ground. A part of me expected them to start moving, like parasites freed from their host. They never moved, they just sat in the little puddle of blood each of them was left in. Blood trickled down my hand and just started to pour into the middle of the corner. I grabbed the handle, and I had to be cleaned. Clenching my fit makes time go by faster. I just focus on the pain. I do my best to stay still until the trickle slows into periodic droplets.

It disappoints me how much my knees hurt. I’ve grown used to the pain of cuts and scars. I always kneel, but my knees and shins can hardly hold me. I suppose that’s why I’ve always found this ritual so meditative. I must focus on myself. I become my flaws and errors. I can’t fall, the point is persistence.

The blood stopped. I opened my hand. A spray of blood hit the ground, and that was it. I rose from my knees and headed towards the bathroom to wash the blood off. Maybe it’s just how my mind works, but the water stream sounded so quiet. The cutting was so much louder. The knife makes little noise, and me even less so. It just makes me feel full in a way that makes this seem so… bleakly mundane. I can feel myself getting lost in the red flow, painting the creases of my hand a dark red, only to be washed away, spiraling down the sink. My hands look like I could live off them. The skin promises ready soil, vast planes. I noticed my knuckles again. The odd piping below my hands disgusted me. I clenched and unclenched my hands, disgusting filth. The crude machines made a mockery of the texture grafted ontop of them. The back of my hand seems to expand when I close my grasp, senseless and repulsive. I looked up to the mirror, and saw myself, grimacing at the thoughts that flooded my mind. I need to walk away.

Being back in my room comforted me. But yeah, the main character was meant to be agoraphobic, and almost entirely out of touch with reality. I have an idea for a new version. Keeps some of the same themes/ideas, but forces the character to interact with the world a bit more. Instead of watching the world rot from inside their house, I wanted to start the book with them getting off of a bus. Lets the characters more organically get to know people without being able to rely on much history Generic but ultimately useful? I'll try to write on it and see if i like it. I don't know, I might come back to this version I don't know if my writing difficulties is just me or Mental illness or Being a bad/unexperienced/unconfident writer But I just can't stop... giving up, or starting over I just get so... I look back at what I write and it's just repulsive Aimless, shitty It makes me feel sick i'm sorry

[ere-the-sun-rises]

Companies pitch themselves to investors via the nebulous concept of "growth" - a percentage increase in profit year over year. Because of this, most investors don't view companies who grow slowly but steadily (small local restaurant chains, for instance) or companies that have stable profits (called "plateauing") as profitable *enough*.

This push to generate high yields throughout each quarter of a a year (three-month blocks, generally marked from when the company went public (ei. entered the stock market)) makes companies rush to generate short-term income irregardless of the issues that might cause.

Red Lobster is a good case study for how this backfires, actually. So, back in the mid-2000s, RL was sold by a restaurant conglomerate (the same one that owns Olive Garden) to an investment firm*. Because of the decent price tag attached to RL, this firm had to take out loans to acquire it, but they put RL down as collateral for them (ei. as the things the creditor can take if the loan defaults/fails). This gave RL debt it didn't have the profit to overcome. The former owners had been smart when building additional RL locations - they owned the land they were built on. So, once the firm gets a hold of it, in order to generate the cash to pay off the loan, they sold the land off under the agreement that they then rent the location from the prospective landlord. Sounds okay, right?

WRONG. Since it's a firm, they want to squeeze every bit of value out of their purchase that they can. Their food, server and location quality suffers and patrons are driven away. The firm, seeing this, cuts labour hours and food costs even more to keep up the returns they promise investors. Come mid-2010s, they've done all they can to bleed RL dry and sell it off to the first interested party - which happens to be RL's fish vendor. Is this a less awful move?

NO. While some food companies *can* handle restaurants well (General Mills, the cereal manufacturer, had in fact been the one to corporatize and spread RL in the first place), the one that now owns RL was asian and as such has no real grasp on American restaurant culture. As such, they left RL in the decaying state the firm had put it in and made some expensive specials permanent, further cutting labour to make up the expense shortfall. Needless to say, this untenable situation stopped being tenable and the comoany had to file for bankruptcy this year.

RL had been publically traded under its parent companies its whole life. In its initial stages, it was about building out the brand and therefore "growth" was a natural result. The restauranteur company sold it just passed its peak and then, when the returns weren't what the firm had *predicted* (not that there wasn't profit, and good profit, just that it wasn't *enough*), they started to hack away at the company to make up for the money they imagined they would make, that they had promised to their investors.

For a lot of companies, this is the rule. Profits must always be increasing over and above inflation. They must always seem to be the most valuable option on the market or flighty investors will fuck off elsewhere. This is marked in the company by a couple of things - constantly switching CEOs and lean or full on short staffing.

If CEOs are switching constantly, there isn't a strong guiding philosophy. They fly in, change things to look busy, then fuck off in less than a decade (usually only 5-6 year tenures). This usually fucks people at ground level, since the new bosses have no established understanding of the company and implement change for its own sake. Generally, these are behind the scenes policies like logistics, sales metrics for floor staff, shipping output, and bizarre media campaigns.

The highest cost, and the easiest in the short-term to cut, is labour. This means manufacturing, shipping and retail workers. In positions that can't be outsourced for cheaper labour, like retail, they will deliberately not hire enough or not give enough hours to management to staff properly. This goea for high-performing stores especially. You'd think if they're making the money they would get the hours, but the company will erode hours and still see profits so think they didn't actually need them. In actuality, they're just overburdening the remaining staff and burning them out - but this doesn't matter, because it's a long-term problem. They also tend to view retail employees as replaceable, so offer fewer full-time (read: benefit-entitled) positions for non-management and burn through part-timers at 35 hours a week instead of 40. But tenured employees are very valueable, since they're familiar with products, how brands have changed over time, ingredients (where applicable), sizing (most long term clothing employees can eyeball you and get a correct size) and how this brand beats the competitor.

But none of those things are valuable this quarter, so fuck 'em. Daddy's stock needs to go up and the CEO's golden parachute isn't quite gold enough yet.

(*Investment firms are exactly what they sound like - a pool of investor money leveraged to extract a profit from whatever company they own/have a stake in. Often, if an IF is the majority stakeholder, this results in them bleeding said company dry. They sell the company for parts, make a quick buck, then sell it at a loss and piss off while it dies or is significantly reduced in scale and profitability.)

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Future of U.S. Durable Medical Equipment Market: Insights from Industry Experts

The U.S. Durable Medical Equipment market size is expected to reach USD 92.83 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.61% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The rising prevalence of chronic illnesses and the expanding reach of home healthcare services and personnel constitute key drivers fueling the demand for durable medical equipment. Projections indicate a continual rise in DME demand over the forecast period, driven by widespread adoption.

Increasing number of hospitals owing to various factors, such as healthcare access initiatives, modernization efforts, and a growing focus on patient-centric care, is expected to significantly propel the demand for durable medical equipment in the U.S. This trend is likely to persist as healthcare systems in the country continue to evolve and expand to meet the growing demands of diverse patient populations.

The growing geriatric population serves as a key factor fueling the growth of the market, necessitating the development and adoption of innovative & specialized equipment to meet the hospital requirements of an aging demographic.

The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and connectivity emerges as a significant opportunity in the U.S. DME market, transforming patient care through connected devices and decision support tools. This technological advancement extends beyond virtual care, incorporating sensors, wearables, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the U.S. Durable Medical Equipment Market

U.S. Durable Medical Equipment Market Report Highlights

• By product, the monitoring and therapeutic devices segment accounted for the largest revenue share of over 91.40%. This can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases requiring long-term care.

• The personal mobility devices product segment is anticipated to be the fastest-growing product segment over the forecast period.

• An increasing number of disorders, such as spinal cord injuries, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis, are driving the demand for mobile devices in the U.S.

U.S. Durable Medical Equipment Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. durable medical equipment market on the basis of product type, end use:

U.S. Durable Medical Equipment Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Personal Mobility Devices

o Wheelchairs

o Electric Wheelchairs

o Manual Wheelchairs

o Scooters

o Walker and Rollators

o Cranes and Crutches

o Door Openers

o Other Devices

• Bathroom Safety Devices and Medical Furniture

o Commodes and Toilets

o Mattress & Bedding Devices

• Monitoring and Therapeutic Devices

o Blood Glucose Monitors

o Continuous Passive Motion (CPM)

o Infusion Pumps

o Nebulizers

o Oxygen equipment

o Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

o Suction Pumps

o Traction Equipment

o Others

o Insulin Pumps

o Ostomy Bags & Accessories

o Wound Care Products

o Cardiology Devices

o Vital Signs Monitor

o Respiratory Supplies

o Urinary Supplies

o Diabetic Supplies

o Incontinence Products

o Orthopedic Braces & Support

o Muscle Stimulators

o Others

U.S. Durable Medical Equipment End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Hospitals

• Specialty Clinics

• Ambulatory Surgical Centers

• Diagnostic Centers

• Home Healthcare

• Others

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How Are Digital Respiratory Devices Revolutionizing Healthcare?

The Digital Respiratory Devices Market is experiencing rapid growth, with a projected value of USD 307.2 billion by 2030. The rise in chronic respiratory diseases, coupled with advancements in digital healthcare technologies, is transforming the landscape of respiratory care. But what exactly are digital respiratory devices, and how are they changing the way we approach respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Let’s explore this emerging market and its potential for the future.

What Are Digital Respiratory Devices?

Digital respiratory devices are sophisticated tools that combine therapeutic and diagnostic functions with digital technologies. These devices are designed to connect with smartphones, mobile apps, or other data collection modules, enabling real-time monitoring and management of respiratory diseases. The most common types of digital respiratory devices include smart inhalers, nebulizers, spirometers, and asthma monitors. These devices track important health data such as inhaler usage, lung function, and environmental factors like pollution levels.

One key feature of these devices is their ability to sync with mobile applications, which store data and provide real-time feedback to patients and healthcare providers. For example, a smart inhaler can wirelessly transmit information about the number of doses used, helping patients better manage their asthma or COPD. Additionally, some digital respiratory devices allow patients to track symptoms, medication adherence, and environmental conditions like air quality—all crucial factors in managing respiratory health.

For a deeper dive into the growing digital respiratory market, check out this Digital Respiratory Devices Market Report.

Why Is the Digital Respiratory Devices Market Growing?

The digital respiratory devices market is growing rapidly, driven by several key factors. Here are some of the main drivers:

1. The Rise of Chronic Respiratory Diseases

Respiratory diseases like asthma, COPD, and pneumonia are becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), asthma alone affects approximately 235 million people globally. COPD, which is often linked to smoking and air pollution, is also a leading cause of death. As the incidence of these diseases rises, there is a greater need for effective and efficient tools to manage symptoms, improve patient outcomes, and reduce hospital admissions.

Digital respiratory devices provide patients with a convenient and effective way to manage their conditions from home. This is crucial as patients with chronic respiratory diseases often need to monitor their symptoms regularly to prevent exacerbations.

2. Technological Advancements in Healthcare

Healthcare is undergoing a major technological transformation, with digital health tools becoming more accessible and user-friendly. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and mobile health apps has significantly enhanced the functionality of digital respiratory devices. These technologies help track patient data, predict flare-ups, and provide recommendations for better disease management.

Smart inhalers, for instance, use sensors to detect when the inhaler is used and record data, which is then sent to an app or cloud platform. This provides patients and doctors with real-time insights into medication usage, helping to prevent misuse or missed doses.

3. COVID-19 Pandemic and Demand for Respirators

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the importance of respiratory care devices. With the spread of the virus, which targets the respiratory system, there has been an increased demand for ventilators and other respiratory equipment. Hospitals and healthcare facilities have faced shortages of critical equipment, driving the need for more advanced digital solutions.

As the virus has spread globally, governments and healthcare providers have scrambled to increase the availability of respiratory devices. Digital respiratory devices offer a solution for home monitoring and management of respiratory conditions, reducing the pressure on healthcare facilities and enabling patients to manage their symptoms more effectively at home.

4. Increased Adoption of Remote Monitoring

Remote monitoring of health conditions has become more important in the post-pandemic era. Patients with chronic respiratory diseases need regular monitoring to manage their symptoms and avoid complications. Digital respiratory devices allow healthcare providers to remotely track patient data, offering a more personalized approach to care.

For example, a doctor can monitor a patient’s peak flow measurements or track their inhaler usage without the patient needing to visit the clinic. This remote monitoring capability helps doctors intervene earlier when problems arise, potentially reducing hospital admissions and improving patient outcomes.

Types of Digital Respiratory Devices

The digital respiratory devices market encompasses a variety of products, each catering to different aspects of respiratory care. Some of the most common devices include:

1. Therapeutic Devices

These devices deliver medication or treatment to patients. They include:

Smart Inhalers: Inhalers equipped with sensors that track usage and send data to mobile apps.

Nebulizers: Devices that turn liquid medicine into a mist, making it easier for patients to inhale.

Smart inhalers have become a game-changer for managing asthma and COPD. These devices not only ensure medication adherence but also provide data that can be used to adjust treatment plans.

2. Diagnostic Devices

Diagnostic devices are used to measure lung function and diagnose respiratory conditions. Common examples include:

Spirometers: Devices that measure the amount of air a person can inhale and exhale, helping to diagnose asthma, COPD, and other respiratory diseases.

Asthma Monitors: These devices help track asthma symptoms and provide feedback to both patients and doctors.

Diagnostic devices are essential for identifying potential problems early on and ensuring that patients receive the right treatment for their condition.

3. Mobile Apps

Mobile apps play a crucial role in the digital respiratory ecosystem. These apps connect to devices like smart inhalers and nebulizers, allowing patients to track their symptoms, medication usage, and other health data. The apps also provide alerts and reminders, helping patients stay on track with their treatment plans.

For more insights into the different types of devices, you can explore our Digital Respiratory Devices Market Overview.

Regional Growth and Key Players in the Market

The demand for digital respiratory devices varies across different regions, with North America expected to dominate the market due to its advanced healthcare infrastructure and high adoption rates of digital medical devices. Europe and Asia-Pacific are also witnessing significant growth, driven by increasing healthcare investments and a rise in respiratory diseases.

Several key players dominate the digital respiratory devices market, including:

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Propeller Health

3M

AstraZeneca

Adherium Ltd.

These companies are at the forefront of developing innovative digital respiratory solutions to address the growing global demand for respiratory care.

Future Trends in the Digital Respiratory Devices Market

As we look toward the future, several trends are expected to shape the digital respiratory devices market:

1. Integration with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI can enhance the functionality of digital respiratory devices by analyzing large sets of data and providing insights that improve patient outcomes. For instance, AI could help predict when a patient’s condition is likely to worsen, allowing doctors to intervene before an emergency arises.

2. More Personalized Treatment

With advancements in data analytics, digital respiratory devices will become even more personalized. Devices will be able to tailor treatment plans based on individual patient data, such as medication usage patterns and lung function.

3. Improved Connectivity

The future of digital respiratory devices will likely include better integration with electronic health records (EHRs), making it easier for healthcare providers to access and monitor patient data.

Conclusion

The Digital Respiratory Devices Market is set for significant growth, driven by increasing demand for efficient and user-friendly respiratory care solutions. With the rise in chronic respiratory diseases and technological advancements in healthcare, digital devices like smart inhalers and nebulizers are revolutionizing the way we manage respiratory conditions. As the market continues to evolve, these devices will play a critical role in improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and enhancing the overall quality of care.

To learn more about the digital respiratory devices market and stay updated on the latest trends, check out the detailed report on Digital Respiratory Devices Market.

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Asthma Treatment Market Size, Trends & Forecasts 2025-2035

Asthma Treatment Market: A Comprehensive Analysis

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that causes breathing difficulties. Various treatment options are available, including inhalers, nebulizers, and combination therapy.

Asthma Treatment Market Overview

The asthma treatment market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. Here are some key market insights:

- Market Size: The global asthma treatment market size was valued at USD 22.6 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 30.4 billion by 2025.

- Growth Rate: The asthma treatment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2020 to 2025.

- Segmentation: The market is segmented based on treatment type (inhalers, nebulizers, combination therapy), disease type (mild, moderate, severe), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, RoW).

Key Players in the Asthma Treatment Market

The major players in the asthma treatment market are:

- AstraZeneca

- GlaxoSmithKline

- Merck & Co.

- Novartis

- Sanofi

Growth Drivers of the Asthma Treatment Market

The growth drivers of the asthma treatment market are:

- Increasing prevalence of asthma

- Rising awareness about asthma treatment

- Growing demand for inhalers

Challenges in the Asthma Treatment Market

The challenges in the asthma treatment market are:

- High cost of asthma treatment

- Lack of awareness about asthma treatment in developing countries

- Side effects of asthma medication

This rewritten content provides a comprehensive analysis of the asthma treatment market, including market size, growth rate, segmentation, key players, growth drivers, and challenges.Asthma Treatment Market Size, Trends & Forecasts 2025-2035

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Revolutionizing Respiratory Care with Pulmonary Drug Delivery Systems

The global pulmonary drug delivery systems market size is expected to reach USD 72.33 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases is expected to boost the adoption of Pulmonary Drug Delivery Systems (PDDS). As per WHO, 235 million people suffer from asthma globally. Majority of the asthma-related deaths occur in middle- to low-income countries due to a lack of treatment options. This shows the potential demand for pulmonary drug delivery systems in the coming years.

Technological advancements in the field of drug delivery are expected to positively impact the pulmonary drug delivery devices market. These advancements include the incorporation of agglomerated vesicle technology, MDI electronic dose counter, particle engineering, and supercritical fluid technology. Rising demand for new products, changing lifestyle, ease of use, and better facilities are factors expected to provide lucrative opportunities.

Furthermore, a rise in the number of public and private organizations is another major factor propelling the growth of the pulmonary drug delivery devices market. For instance, organizations such as the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI) are engaged in providing information in clinical and basic research on allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology. Such initiatives are in turn expected to increase the market demand for respiratory drug delivery devices in developing regions, thereby boosting the overall market growth.

Pulmonary Drug Delivery Systems Market Segment Highlights

The inhalers segment accounted for the largest market share of 62.8% in 2023. Unlike injections which circulate in the bloodstream, inhalers administer medicine straight to the lungs.

The nebulizers segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period.

The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) segment accounted for the largest market share in 2023. COPD is a chronic disease that requires continuous treatment and care.

The asthma segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Asthma patients look for treatment options that are easy to carry and use, in their everyday routines.

The hospitals & clinics segment dominated the market in 2023. The treatment offered by doctors in hospitals and clinics helps in speedy recovery of patients.

North America pulmonary drug delivery systems market dominated the market with the largest revenue share of 32.0% in 2023. The increasing cases of chronic diseases such as asthma and CODP is attributing to the market growth in the region.

Asia Pacific pulmonary drug delivery systems market anticipated to witness significant growth. The continuous increase in the number of asthmatic and allergic rhinitis patients are factors expected to propel the market growth.

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Segments Covered in the Report

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global pulmonary drug delivery systems market report based on product, application, end-use, and region:

Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Inhalers

Nebulizers

Accessories

Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Asthma

Cystic Fibrosis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Allergic Rhinitis

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Others

End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Hospitals & Clinics

Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)

Home Care

Others

Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

North America

US

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Spain

Denmark

Sweden

Norway

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

South Korea

Australia

Thailand

Latin America

Brazil

Argentina

Middle East and Africa (MEA)

KSA

UAE

South Africa

Kuwait

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