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

Company Celebrates Business Anniversary


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.

Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Open, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market open of your choice.

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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