Aerocrine's NIOX product wins approval in China
A device, which measures exhaled NO2 to manage airway inflammation has gained approval from the Chinese registration authority (SFDA).
A device, which measures exhaled NO2 to manage airway inflammation has gained approval from the Chinese registration authority (SFDA).
NIOX is developed by clinically-based medical technology corporation Aerocrine, and in a new new agreement with Bioson will be distributed through Biosin on the Chinese market. This agreement has now been expanded to include NIOX MINO.
About 5% of teenagers in China have asthma symptoms and the corresponding adult figure is 2%. Around 40 million Chinese have asthma and this figure is increasing rapidly due to worsened environmental conditions and improved possibilities for diagnosis.
The Chinese market for asthma drugs is estimated to increase from SEK 1.2bn in 2006 to SEK 2.3bn in 2011. China represents a significant future prospect for Aerocrine.
Bioson is a well-established company with its head office in Beijing and branches in 32 provinces.