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FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For Quarter Ended: September 30, 2002

Commission file number: 0-11363

CHAD THERAPEUTICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

21622 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(818) 882-0883
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X... No....

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

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CHAD THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Condensed Balance Sheets
September 30, 2002 and March 31, 2002
(Unaudited)

ASSETS

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CHAD THERAPEUTICS, INC.
September 30, 2002
(Unaudited)

1.		Interim Reporting
		Chad Therapeutics, Inc. (the Company) is in the business of developing, producing and marketing respiratory care devices designed to improve the efficiency of oxygen delivery systems for home health care and hospital treatment of patients suffering from pulmonary diseases.
		In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary, which are of a normal and recurring nature, for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented have been made. The results for the six-month period ended September 30, 2002, are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year ended March 31, 2003. The interim statements are condensed and do not include some of the information necessary for a more complete understanding of the financial data. Accordingly, your attention is directed to the footnote disclosures found in the March 31, 2002, Annual Report and particularly to Note 1 which includes a summary of significant accounting policies.
2.		Inventories
		Inventories in 2002, are summarized as follows:

3.		Earnings Per Common Share
		Following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common shares:

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September 30, 2002
(Unaudited)

3.		Earnings Per Common Share (cont’d)
		Options to purchase 458,000 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $3.35 to $13.47 per share and 429,000 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $3.38 to $13.47 per share were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively, because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
4.		Income Taxes
		Income taxes for the period ended September 30, 2002, relate primarily to state income taxes which are provided for at an effective rate of 8.4%. The Company has federal and California net operating loss carryforwards of $673,000 and $2,640,000, respectively, against which a full valuation allowance has been recorded. In September, 2002, the state of California enacted legislation that suspends the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards during tax years starting 2002 and 2003, effective retroactively back to January 1, 2002. As a result, the Company will be unable to use its California net operating loss carryforwards until the tax year beginning April 1, 2004. Further, due to the retroactive nature of the law, California income taxes of $12,000 have been recorded in the quarter ended September 30, 2002, that relates to income earned in the quarter ended June 30, 2002.
5.		Geographic Information
		The Company has one reportable operating segment. Geographic information regarding the Company’s sales is as follows:

		All long-lived assets are located in the United States.
		Sales of OXYMATIC® conservers and OXYLITE® systems accounted for 73% and 54% of the Company’s sales for the six-month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

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CHAD THERAPEUTICS, INC.

September 30, 2002

Overview

The Company develops, assembles and markets medical devices that furnish supplementary oxygen to home health care patients. The Company was a pioneer in developing oxygen conserving devices that enhance the quality of life for patients by increasing their mobility and, at the same time, lower operating costs by achieving significant savings in the amount of oxygen actually required to properly oxygenate patients. The market for oxygen conserving devices has been significantly affected during the past several years by increased competition, consolidation among home oxygen dealers and revisions (and proposed revisions) in governmental reimbursement policies. All of these factors, as described more fully below, contributed to an erosion of the Company’s market share, as devices that are less expensive but which provide lower oxygen savings (or, in some cases, do not truly provide ambulatory oxygen) prospered in this environment. The Company’s market share for conservers was also affected by the introduction of competing devices that offer features not available on the OXYMATIC 301, which was the Company’s primary product in this market until July of 2000.

In 1998 the Company introduced the TOTAL O₂ Delivery System, which combines the benefits of an oxygen concentrator with a system enabling patients to refill their portable cylinders. Initial sales of the TOTAL O₂ system by home oxygen dealers were slowed by several factors discussed below.

In order to address this situation, the Company implemented a four-part strategy:

•		Introduction of the OXYMATIC 400 series in July 2000 with improved features, which should place these oxygen conservers at the forefront of the industry;
•		Development of additional oxygen conserver models, including the CYPRESS OXYPneumatic conserver introduced in July, 2002, that diversify the product line in order to offer customers a range of oxygen conservation choices;
•		A continued promotional and educational campaign with respect to the benefits of the TOTAL O2 system, coupled with greater focus on monitoring the performance of component suppliers; and
•		Cost cutting to align the Company’s operating expenses more closely with its revenue profile.

While these measures are beginning to have a positive impact and management believes they should continue to enhance the Company’s competitive position and future operating performance, no assurances can be given that these objectives will be achieved. Management of the Company will continually monitor the success of these efforts and will attempt to remain flexible in order to adjust to possible future changes in the market for oxygen conserving devices.

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CHAD THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

September 30, 2002

Results of Operations

Sales for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2002 decreased by $343,000 (6.7%) and $227,000 (2.3%), respectively, as compared to the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2001. Sales for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2001 increased by $1,972,000 (62.9%) and $3,854,000 (63.2%), respectively, from the comparable periods ended September 30, 2000. During the last two years, the Company has experienced a significant increase in sales of its conservers, primarily as a result of the introduction of the OXYMATIC 400 series conservers. Domestic unit sales of conservers for the six months ended September 30, 2002 increased 45% over the comparable period from the prior year; the increase in revenues from conserver sales for the period was 33% due to price reductions and the impact of national chain contract pricing (see below). The continuing increase in conserver sales was offset in 2002 by lower sales of the TOTAL O₂ system, due in large part to the loss of a significant customer which was acquired by another company in October, 2001 (see below).

Sales to foreign distributors represented 8% and 5% of total sales for the six months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Currently, management expects an increase in sales to foreign distributors during the upcoming twelve months, however, quarter-to-quarter sales may fluctuate depending on the timing of shipments. All foreign sales are denominated in US dollars, except Canada.

The current procedures for reimbursement by Medicare for home oxygen services provide a prospective flat fee monthly payment based solely on the patient’s prescribed oxygen requirement. Under this system, inexpensive concentrators have grown in popularity because of low cost and less frequent servicing requirements. At the same time, interest heightened in oxygen conserving devices, such as the Company’s products, which can extend the life of oxygen supplies and reduce service calls by dealers, thereby providing improved mobility for the patient and cost savings for dealers.

In addition, other changes in the health care delivery system, including the increase in the acceptance and utilization of managed care, have stimulated a significant consolidation among home oxygen dealers. As major national and regional home medical equipment chains attempt to secure managed care contracts and improve their market position, they have expanded their distribution networks through the acquisition of independent dealers in strategic areas. Four major national chains accounted for approximately 53% and 36% of the Company’s domestic sales for the six-month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. One chain accounted for 26% and 18% of sales in 2002 and 2001, respectively, and one other chain accounted for 13% of sales in 2002. On July 31, 2002, a national chain accounting for less than 10% of sales in 2002 filed a Plan of Reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Plan”). While the initial Plan proposes that the unsecured creditors be paid in full over a three year term with interest, no assurance can be given that the Plan as filed will be approved or that the payments will be made as proposed under the Plan. This chain is currently indebted to the Company for approximately $245,000. In addition, it is too early to determine what impact, if any, this reorganization proceeding will have on future sales by the Company to this chain. Margins on sales to national chains are generally lower due to quantity pricing. In certain instances, consolidation has resulted in reduced purchases as the former independent provider complies with the chain’s purchasing policies. To ensure continued awareness of the benefits of the Company’s products by chain head-quarters’ personnel, a

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

September 30, 2002

Results of Operations (cont’d)

proactive marketing and communication program is in effect with all of the major national chains.

The Company believes that its revenues during the three years ending March 31, 2001, were adversely affected by several factors. These include price competition, continuing industry consolidation and competitive products with features not found in the Company’s products prior to the introduction of the OM-400 series conservers discussed below. The effects of managed care and concerns over the severity of reimbursement cuts have, in many cases, resulted in the provision of systems to patients that do not provide truly ambulatory oxygen. Management believes these factors may continue to affect the Company’s revenues from sales of oxygen conserving devices for the foreseeable future. To combat the erosion in sales of the oxygen conserver product line, the Company is developing and introducing several new products in this area. The first of these, the OXYMATIC 401 conserver, received 501(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration in June 2000, and shipments of the new product began in July 2000. The second, the OXYMATIC 411 conserver was cleared in December 2000 and shipments began in January 2001. The third, the OXYMATIC 401A and 411A conservers, received clearance in March 2001 with shipments beginning that month. The Sequoia OXYMATIC 300 series conservers began shipping in December 2001 and the Company began shipment of the CYPRESS OXYPneumatic conserver in July 2002. Management believes the features and improvements in these products have enabled the Company to regain some of the market share lost in the conserver market prior to 2001. No estimate can currently be made regarding the level of success the Company may achieve with these new lines of conservers. For information, which may affect the forward- looking statements made in this paragraph about new conservers, see Outlook: Issues and Risks — New Products.

The TOTAL O₂ system provides stationary oxygen for patients at home, portable oxygen, including an oxygen conserving device for ambulation and a safe and efficient mechanism for filling portable oxygen cylinders. This should provide home care dealers with means to reduce their monthly cost of servicing patients while at the same time providing a higher quality of service by maximizing ambulatory capability. The Company received clearance in November 1997, to sell this product from the Food and Drug Administration. Initial sales of the TOTAL O₂ system were adversely affected by several factors, including the overall home oxygen market climate as well as start-up manufacturing and related supplier quality issues. The Company has taken a number of steps to resolve the manufacturing and supplier issues, however, further progress in this regard will be required before the TOTAL O₂ system can realize its full market potential. In October 2001, a customer that was purchasing significant numbers of TOTAL O₂ systems was acquired by a national chain that has discontinued those purchases, which has been a major factor in the decline in TOTAL O₂ system sales in the current year. No estimates can currently be made regarding the level of success the Company may achieve with the TOTAL O₂ system. The Company has approximately $997,000 in unamortized license fees related to the TOTAL O₂ system. This asset is subject to the review discussed in Significant Accounting Policies — Intangible and Long-Lived Assets. In the event that the carrying value of this asset was determined to be impaired, a portion or all of the asset would be written off. For information that

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CHAD THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

September 30, 2002

Results of Operations (cont’d)

may affect the outcome of forward-looking statements made in this paragraph about the TOTAL O₂ systems, see Outlook: Issues and Risks — New Products.

Cost of sales as a percent of net sales decreased from 63.3% to 56.8% and from 76.6% to 63.3% for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 and decreased from 63.9% to 56.7% and from 76.6% to 63.9% for the six-month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively, as compared to the prior year’s periods. Both periods were primarily affected by increased sales volume while 2002 was also affected by the product mix as the TOTAL O₂ system has a lower gross profit margin than conservers.

Selling, general and administrative expenditures increased from $1,620,000 (32% of sales) to $1,822,000 (38% of sales) and from $1,268,000 (40% of sales) to $1,620,000 (32% of sales) for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 and increased from $3,141,000 (32% of sales) to $3,533,000 (36% of sales) and from $2,549,000 (40% of sales) to $3,141,000 (32% of sales) for the six-month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The increases are primarily the result of variable selling expenses that fluctuate directly with sales volume and $165,000 in proxy contest expenses incurred during the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2002. The Company’s cost reduction efforts over the past two years, including reductions in personnel, should align staffing and operating expenses more closely with current sales expectations, but will be offset to some extent by commissions paid to the Company’s field sales force of manufacturer’s representatives. Research and development expenses increased by $25,000 and $83,000 for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, as compared to the prior year’s periods. Currently, management expects research and development expenditures to total approximately $1,000,000 in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003, on projects to enhance and expand the Company’s product line. Interest income decreased $12,000 and $22,000 for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2002, respectively, as compared to the prior year’s periods due to generally lower cash balances than in the prior year and lower interest rates in the current year.

At September 30, 2002, the Company had fully utilized its net operating loss carrybacks and had approximately $673,000 and $2,640,000 in Federal and California net operating loss carryforwards, respectively. As a result of valuation allowances placed on the net operating loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets, these net operating loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets will be available to offset future income tax expense when and if the Company generates taxable income. In the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $995,000 that resulted from recently enacted federal income tax regulations extending the carryback periods for operating losses incurred in 2002 and 2001. In September, 2002, the state of California enacted legislation that suspends the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards during tax years starting 2002 and 2003 effective retroactively back to January 1, 2002. As a result, the Company will be unable to use its California net operating loss carryforwards until the tax year beginning April 1, 2004. Further, due to the retroactive nature of the law, California income taxes of $12,000 have been recorded in the quarter ended September 30, 2002, that relates to income earned in the quarter ended June 30, 2002.

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CHAD THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

September 30, 2002

Financial Condition

At September 30, 2002, the Company had cash totaling $1,404,000 or 11% of total assets, as compared to $520,000 (5% of total assets) at March 31, 2002. Net working capital increased from $7,497,000 at March 31, 2002 to $7,945,000 at September 30, 2002. Accounts receivable increased $332,000 during the period ended September 30, 2002, due to the increase in sales. For information regarding the reorganization proceedings of one of our customers please see the discussion in “Results of Operations”. Future increases or decreases in accounts receivable will generally coincide with sales volume fluctuations and the timing of shipments to foreign customers. During the same period, inventories increased $37,000. This increase relates primarily to purchase of raw materials to keep up with increasing sales demand. The Company attempts to maintain sufficient inventories to meet its customer needs as orders are received. Thus, future inventory and related accounts payable levels will be impacted by the ability of the Company to maintain its safety stock levels. If safety stock levels drop below target amounts, then inventories in subsequent periods will increase more rapidly as inventory balances are replenished. Currently, inventory balances are generally near safety stock levels.

Management believes cash balances and funds derived from operations should be adequate to meet the Company’s cash requirements for the next twelve months given the recent recovery of market share for oxygen conservers. Cash derived from operations will depend on the ability of the Company to maintain profitable operations and the timing of increases in receivables and inventories. If profitable operations do not continue, the Company may need to seek other sources of working capital but currently has no such arrangements in place and no assurances can be given that if and when needed other sources of working capital would be available. The Company expects capital expenditures during the next twelve months to be approximately $300,000.

The Company has not adopted any programs that provide for post employment retirement benefits, however, it has on occasion provided such benefits to individual employees. The Company does not have any off balance sheet arrangements with any special purpose entities or any other parties, does not enter into any transactions in derivatives and has no material transactions with any related parties.

Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions. Management believes that the following discussion addresses the accounting policies and estimates that are most important in the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results.

Allowance for doubtful accounts — the Company provides a reserve against receivables for estimated losses that may result from our customers’ inability to pay. The amount of the reserve is based on an analysis of known uncollectible accounts, aged receivables, historical losses and credit-worthiness. Amounts later determined and specifically identified to be uncollectable are

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
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September 30, 2002

Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

charged or written off against this reserve. The likelihood of material losses is dependent on general economic conditions and numerous factors that affect individual accounts.

Inventories — the Company provides a reserve against inventories for excess and slow moving items. The amount of the reserve is based on an analysis of inventory turnover for individual items in inventory. The likelihood of material write-downs is dependent on customer demand and competitor product offerings.

Intangible and long-lived assets — the Company assesses whether or not there has been an impairment of intangible and long-lived assets in evaluating the carrying value of these assets. Assets are considered impaired if the carrying value is not recoverable over the useful life of the asset. If an asset is considered impaired, the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset is written off. The likelihood of a material change in the Company’s reported results is dependent on each asset’s ability to continue to generate income, loss of legal ownership or title to an asset and the impact of significant negative industry or economic trends.

Deferred income taxes — the Company provides a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The likelihood of a material change in the expected realization of these assets depends on the Company’s ability to generate future taxable income.

Outlook: Issues & Risks

This report contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual operating results to differ materially from currently, anticipated results. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following:

Dependence Upon a Single Product Line

Although the Company currently markets a number of products, these products comprise a single product line for patients requiring supplementary oxygen. The Company’s future performance is thus dependent upon developments affecting this segment of the health care market and the Company’s ability to remain competitive within this market sector.

New Products

The Company’s future growth in the near term will depend in significant part upon its ability to successfully introduce new products. In recent years, the Company has introduced the OXYMATIC 400 series, Sequoia and CYPRESS OXYPneumatic conservers, the TOTAL O₂ Delivery System and the Company is currently developing additional new products. The success of these products will depend upon the health care community’s perception of such products capabilities, clinical efficacy and benefit to patients as well as obtaining timely regulatory approval. In addition, prospective sales will be impacted by the degree of acceptance achieved among home oxygen dealers and patients requiring supplementary oxygen. As with any product,

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CHAD THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
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September 30, 2002

New Products (cont’d)

the Company’s ability to successfully promote the OXYMATIC 400, Sequoia and CYPRESS OXYPneumatic series conservers, the TOTAL O₂ Delivery System and other new products cannot be determined at this time.

Consolidation of Home Care Industry

The home health care industry is undergoing significant consolidation. As a result, the market for the Company’s products is increasingly influenced by major national chains. Four major national chains accounted for 53% of the Company’s domestic sales during the six-month period ended September 30, 2002. For information regarding the reorganization proceedings of one of our customers please see the discussion in “Results of Operations”. Future sales may be increasingly dependent on a limited number of customers, which may have an impact on margins due to quantity pricing.

Competition

Chad’s success in the early 1990’s has drawn new competition to vie for a share of the home oxygen market. These new competitors include both small and very large companies. While the Company believes the quality of its products and its established reputation will continue to be a competitive advantage, some competitors have successfully introduced lower priced products with features not previously found in the Company’s products but which do not provide oxygen conserving capabilities comparable to the Company’s products. Most of these competitors have greater capital resources than the Company. No assurance can be given that increased competition in the home oxygen market will not have an adverse affect on the Company’s operations.

Rapid Technological Change

The health care industry is characterized by rapid technological change. The Company’s products may become obsolete as a result of new developments. The Company’s ability to remain competitive will depend to a large extent upon its ability to anticipate and stay abreast of new technological developments related to oxygen therapy. The Company has limited internal research and development capabilities. Historically, the Company has contracted with outside parties to develop new products. Some of the Company’s competitors have substantially greater funds and facilities to pursue research and development of new products and technologies for oxygen therapy.

Potential Changes in Administration of Health Care

A number of bills proposing to regulate, control or alter the method of financing health care costs have been discussed and certain of such bills have been introduced in Congress and various state legislatures. Because of the uncertain state of health care proposals, it is not meaningful at this time to predict the effect on the Company if any of these proposals is enacted.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

September 30, 2002

Potential Changes in Administration of Health Care (cont’d)

Approximately 80% of home oxygen patients are covered by Medicare and other government programs. Federal law has altered the payment rates available to providers of Medicare services in various ways during the last several years. Congress has passed legislation, which has reduced Medicare spending. It cannot yet be predicted how future changes in reimbursement levels will affect the home oxygen industry and there can be no assurance that such changes will not have an adverse effect on the Company’s business.

Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

The Company pursues a policy of protecting its intellectual property changes in reimbursement levels will affect the home oxygen industry and there can be rights through a combination of patents, trademarks, trade secret laws and confidentiality agreements. The Company considers the protection of its proprietary rights and the patentability of its products to be significant to the success of the Company. To the extent that the products to be marketed by the Company do not receive patent protection, competitors may be able to manufacture and market substantially similar products. Such competition or claims that the Company’s products infringe the patent rights of others could have an adverse impact upon the Company’s business.

Product Liability

The nature of the Company’s business subjects it to potential legal actions asserting that the Company is liable for damages for product liability claims. Although the Company maintains product liability insurance in an amount which it believes to be customary in the industry, there is no assurance that this insurance will be sufficient to cover the costs of defense or judgments which might be entered against the Company. The type and frequency of these claims could have an adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial position.

Availability and Reliability of Third Party Component Products

The Company tests and packages its products in its own facility. Some of its other manufacturing processes are conducted by other firms; the Company expects to continue using outside firms for certain manufacturing processes for the foreseeable future and is thus dependent on the reliability and quality of parts supplied by these firms. The Company’s agreements with its suppliers are terminable at will or by notice. The Company believes that other suppliers would be available in the event of termination of these arrangements. No assurance can be given, however, that the Company will not suffer a material disruption in the supply of parts required for its products.

Evaluation of Intangible Assets

The Company has approximately $997,000 in unamortized license fees related to the TOTAL O₂ system. This asset is subject to the review discussed in Significant Accounting Policies — Intangible and Long-Lived Assets. In the event that the carrying value of this asset was determined to be impaired, a portion or all of the asset would be written off.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

September 30, 2002

Accounting Standards

Accounting standards promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board change periodically. Changes in such standards may have an impact on the Company’s future financial position.

In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB Statement No. 142, Accounting for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Statement 142 requires that intangible assets with estimable useful lives be amortized over their respective useful lives to their estimated residual values and reviewed for impairment in accordance with FAS Statement No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of, or, upon adoption of FASB Statement No. 144 (see below). The Company adopted the provisions of Statement 142 effective April 1, 2002. The adoption of Statement 142 did not have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.

In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB Statement No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. While Statement No. 144 supersedes FASB Statement No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of, it retains many of the fundamental provisions of that Statement. The Company adopted the provisions of Statement 144 effective April 1, 2002. The adoption of Statement 144 did not have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.

In July 2002, the FASB issued Statement No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.” This standard requires companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of the commitment to an exit or disposal plan. This statement is effective prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. We adopted SFAS 146 effective August 1, 2002, and the adoption of this standard did not have an impact on our financial statements.

Additional Risk Factors

Additional factors, which might affect the Company’s performance, may be listed from time to time in the reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

     Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Evaluation Date”). Such evaluation was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and its Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Based upon such evaluation, the Company’s CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their most recent evaluation.

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PART II

     Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)  99.1 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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I, Thomas E. Jones, as Chief Executive Officer of CHAD Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify, pursuant to Rule 13a-14 (17 CFR 240.13a-14), that:

(1)		I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of CHAD Therapeutics, Inc.;
(2)		Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;
(3)		Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
(4)		The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:

	(a)		designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
	(b)		evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and
	(c)		presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

(5)

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

	(a)		all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
	(b)		any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

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I, Earl L. Yager, as Chief Financial Officer of CHAD Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify, pursuant to Rule 13a-14 (17 CFR 240.13a-14), that:

(1)		I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of CHAD Therapeutics, Inc.;
(2)		Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;
(3)		Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
(4)		The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:

	(a)		designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
	(b)		evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and
	(c)		presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

(5)

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

	(a)		all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
	(b)		any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

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