Am I breathing with enough effort?

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• Isn't nasal breathing preferred?

  We don't advise stopping nose breathing. Strengthening the diaphragm by using the Breather will actually make nose breathing more effective as well. Using THE BREATHER promotes diaphragmatic breathing and strengthens all respiratory muscles. We don't ...

• What is THE BREATHER Protocol?

  Please have a look at our website for specific use case protocols. Our standard training protocol recommends 2 to 3 sets of 10 breaths twice a day at around 70% of maximum effort. However, clinical judgment should be used to tailor the protocol to ...

• Can I use the Breather reclining or lying down?

  You can, however, reclined or semi-reclined positions are known to impair respiratory muscle function. This is why we recommend sitting upright in order to practice proper diaphragmatic breathing during training. If you’re having trouble maintaining ...

• How do you know the patient's baseline resistance, and when they're ready to increase resistance?

  The baseline can be established either by using a manometer or by observation during a set of RMT. Puffing cheeks on exhale or lightheadedness is an indicator to reduce the settings, low effort to complete a set would indicate that the settings ...

• How long do you use the Breather?

  The Breather will be beneficial for your breathing, exercising, blood pressure, sleep and circulation as long as you keep using it. Once you have built it into your daily routine it will not feel like exercise, but more like a relaxation session. ...