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Model base-case results
| Parameter | Aerobika* device | No PEP/OPEP therapy |
|---|---|---|
| Total direct medical cost | $7,829 | $8,382 |
| Total exacerbations (average #/patient) | 0.77 | 0.83 |
| Cost savings | $553/patient | |
| Number of exacerbations avoided | 0.06 (ie, six per 100 patients) | |
| ICER | Aerobika* device is the dominant strategy | |
Abbreviations: ICER, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio; OPEP, oscillating positive expiratory pressure; PEP, positive expiratory pressure.
