Respironics, Inc. (RESP) President and CEO to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 29, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) --

What: John Miclot, President and CEO of Respironics, Inc. (RESP) will preside over the opening bell to celebrate its 30-year business anniversary. Where: NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio When: Wednesday August 30th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. EDT Contacts: Tina L. Richardson Public Relations Sr. Acct. Supervisor Blattner Brunner for Respironics (412) 605-2851 or (412) 995-9660 trichardson@blattnerbrunner.com Maryellen Bizzack Director, Marketing & Communications Respironics, Inc. (724) 387-5006 maryellen.bizzack@respironics.com NASDAQ MarketSite: Stephanie Lowenthal; 646.441.5220

Feed Information:

The opening bell is available from 0920-0935 on IA6 Cband / transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 Horizontal 6.2/6.8. The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Lowenthal at (646) 441-5220.

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About Respironics, Inc. (RESP):

Respironics is a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of innovative products and programs that serve the global sleep and respiratory markets. Focusing on emerging market needs, the Company is committed to providing valued solutions to help improve outcomes for patients, clinicians and health care providers. Respironics markets its products in 131 countries and employs more than 4,700 associates worldwide. Further information can be found on the Company's Web site: www.respironics.com.

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