Chest
CHEST M.I., Inc. specializes in medical devices in the respiratory field, dedicated to advancing healthcare and enhancing patients' quality of life. The company offers a comprehensive range of high-quality products and services, including diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, with a focus on safety, comfort, and regional service support. They serve numerous medical institutions across Japan, providing essential respiratory and sleep-related medical devices and solutions.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
Electronic spirometers (multiple sensor types)
Standalone and system spirometers using a variety of sensor technologies for clinical pulmonary function testing and COPD screening.
Respiratory oscillometry systems
Systems for measuring respiratory resistance and frequency‑dependent mechanics with graphical visualization capability for interpretation.
Polysomnography and sleep monitoring devices
Devices and monitoring systems for overnight sleep studies used in diagnosis of sleep apnea and related disorders.
Positive airway pressure devices and accessories
Devices and accessories for continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure therapy for obstructive sleep apnea treatment.
Home ventilators and non‑invasive ventilation hardware
Ventilators designed for long‑term/home use and non‑invasive ventilation hardware for patients with chronic respiratory failure.
Mechanical insufflation–exsufflation (cough‑assist) devices
Devices that deliver positive pressure followed by negative pressure to assist airway clearance and cough in patients with impaired cough reflex.
Electronic spirometers (multiple sensor types)
Standalone and system spirometers using a variety of sensor technologies for clinical pulmonary function testing and COPD screening.
Respiratory oscillometry systems
Systems for measuring respiratory resistance and frequency‑dependent mechanics with graphical visualization capability for interpretation.
Polysomnography and sleep monitoring devices
Devices and monitoring systems for overnight sleep studies used in diagnosis of sleep apnea and related disorders.
Positive airway pressure devices and accessories
Devices and accessories for continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure therapy for obstructive sleep apnea treatment.
Home ventilators and non‑invasive ventilation hardware
Ventilators designed for long‑term/home use and non‑invasive ventilation hardware for patients with chronic respiratory failure.
Mechanical insufflation–exsufflation (cough‑assist) devices
Devices that deliver positive pressure followed by negative pressure to assist airway clearance and cough in patients with impaired cough reflex.
Services
Remote monitoring services and digital platform support for follow-up, device performance monitoring and adherence management for patients receiving sleep-disordered breathing therapy.
Clinical coordination, equipment provision and regionally distributed home ventilator support services for patients requiring long‑term ventilation.
Sales, installation and post-sale maintenance services for respiratory diagnostic devices supported by regional sales offices and technical support centers.
Provision of clinician training, on-site instruction and online multimedia (videos, operation guides) covering proper use and maintenance of respiratory devices.
Compilation and web publication of regional lists of medical institutions that perform specific respiratory tests and procedures (for example FeNO and spirometry) to support referrals and patient access across prefectures.
Remote monitoring services and digital platform support for follow-up, device performance monitoring and adherence management for patients receiving sleep-disordered breathing therapy.
Clinical coordination, equipment provision and regionally distributed home ventilator support services for patients requiring long‑term ventilation.
Sales, installation and post-sale maintenance services for respiratory diagnostic devices supported by regional sales offices and technical support centers.
Provision of clinician training, on-site instruction and online multimedia (videos, operation guides) covering proper use and maintenance of respiratory devices.
Compilation and web publication of regional lists of medical institutions that perform specific respiratory tests and procedures (for example FeNO and spirometry) to support referrals and patient access across prefectures.
Expertise Areas
- Pulmonary function testing and interpretation
- Respiratory mechanics assessment using oscillometry
- FeNO-based airway inflammation assessment
- Sleep diagnostics and PAP therapy management
Key Technologies
- Electronic spirometry (including ultrasonic and mesh sensor implementations)
- Flow–volume curve acquisition and analysis
- Forced oscillation technique / respiratory oscillometry
- Exhaled nitric oxide measurement
News & Updates
Announcement of the 27th MostGraph clinical research meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025.
Notice regarding the end of rental for the Alair bronchial thermoplasty system controller as of May 1, 2025.
Announcement for World Asthma Day on May 6, 2025.
Greetings on the company's 60th anniversary, April 1, 2025.
Announcement of the opening of the Koriyama Ventilator Center on March 17, 2025.
Announcement of the 27th MostGraph clinical research meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025.
Notice regarding the end of rental for the Alair bronchial thermoplasty system controller as of May 1, 2025.
Announcement for World Asthma Day on May 6, 2025.
Greetings on the company's 60th anniversary, April 1, 2025.
Announcement of the opening of the Koriyama Ventilator Center on March 17, 2025.