CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” in the Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of Respironics, Inc. and Subsidiaries for the registration of 71,956 shares of its common stock and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated July 23, 2002 (except for Note N as to which the date is August 19, 2002), with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Respironics, Inc. and Subsidiaries included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended June 30, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.