Aer Therapeutics

Aer Therapeutics

San Diego, United States· Est. 2020

Mucus plugs block airways in up to half of moderate to severe COPD and asthma patients, reducing lung function, impairing quality of life, and increasing mortality. However, there are currently no effective mucolytic treatments for these patients. In the US alone, over 5 million people with COPD and 1.5 million with asthma are affected by mucus plugs.

Private Company

Total funding raised: $40M

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Mucus plugs block airways in up to half of moderate to severe COPD and asthma patients, reducing lung function, impairing quality of life, and increasing mortality. However, there are currently no effective mucolytic treatments for these patients. In the US alone, over 5 million people with COPD and 1.5 million with asthma are affected by mucus plugs.

Small Molecules

Funding History

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Total raised:$40M
Series A$40MMay 15, 2022