How the CPAP crisis has benefitted Philips' biggest rivals; Reynolds pushes FDA to pull Puff Bar, Elf Bar from shelves

It could be difficult for Philips to regain its market share after sweeping CPAP recall — giving rivals like ResMed an advantage.

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