Chad Therapeutics Reports FDA Clearance of "Total O2" Product; A System So Complete It's Called the "Total O2" Delivery System.

CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 1997--Chad Therapeutics Inc. (AMEX AMEX

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The Total O2 Delivery System was presented at the Medtrade Show, a national tradeshow for home-oxygen providers, Oct. 7-10 in New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded .

Charles R. Adams

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, chairman and chief executive officer of Chad, said on Wednesday, "Response to the revolutionary Total O2 system at the Medtrade Show was overwhelmingly positive, as those attending the show quickly recognized the new benefits for home-care oxygen patients, respiratory professionals and home-care providers of this innovative product.

"Simply stated, the Total O2 system provides stationary oxygen for the patient at home while safely and efficiently filling unique portable oxygen cylinders for ambulation am·bu·late
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Adams also stated, "The introduction of the Total O2 system may prove particularly significant at this time when Medicare reimbursement cuts are adversely affecting providers and limiting patients' access to ambulation."

Adams indicated that Chad currently plans to begin initial shipments of the Total O2 systems in December.

CONTACT: Chad Therapeutics Inc., Chatsworth

Earl L. Yager, 818/882-0883

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