Exhibit 99.1

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CONTACT:  DANIEL C. DUNN
          CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
          314/268-1678


         RICHARD SETZER JOINS ALLIED HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS
         AS VICE PRESIDENT SALES AND MARKETING


     ST. LOUIS, November 1, 2005 - Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:
AHPI) has announced that Richard Setzer will join the company as vice president
of sales and marketing effective November 1.

     Setzer has 30 years experience in the medical products and equipment
industry with companies such as Siemens Medical Systems, Marconi Medical Systems
and FUJI Medical Systems USA.

     Most recently, Setzer was global integration manager of the Health Imaging
Division of Eastman Kodak.

     Setzer will move to St. Louis from Cincinnati. He replaces Bob Ricks, who
is retiring.

     Allied Healthcare Products is a leading manufacturer of respiratory care
products, medical gas equipment and emergency medical products used in a wide
range of hospital and alternate care settings.



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