What Happened: University of Karachi Pharmacy students have created an affordable, eco-friendly, and portable rechargeable nebuliser, making respiratory therapy more accessible.
What you need to know: Final-year Pharmacy students from the University of Karachi have developed the world’s smallest rechargeable nebuliser, aimed at offering portable respiratory therapy to people with breathing issues. This innovative device measures less than one inch in width and provides up to 35 minutes of use per charge, with a battery life extending up to two days before recharging is necessary.
What more: Built from eco-friendly bioplastics, the nebuliser is a sustainable choice for respiratory support. Its compact size and silent operation make it suitable for use in various settings, including offices, travel, or any environment where discreet, portable therapy is required. Equipped with both micro-USB and USB-C charging options, the device allows for convenient recharging.
Also: Group leader Abdul Rahman Siddiqui highlighted that traditional nebulisers are typically large, noisy, and priced between Rs 8,000 and Rs 10,000. In contrast, this newly developed nebuliser is priced under Rs 2,000, offering an affordable alternative for a broader range of patients, including children and the elderly who suffer from asthma or respiratory infections. The team, comprising Abdul Rahman Siddiqui, Taha Ishaq, Syed Waliuddin, Syeda Arshiya, Zohaib Salman, Maham Zaidi, Priyan Khan, and Tuba Saleem, aims to make respiratory therapy more accessible and to provide an environmentally friendly healthcare solution within Pakistan.