Any success with using the Breather to improve swallow function?
There is good indication that the Breather should improve swallowing, as it trains both inspiratory and expiratory muscles.
Scientific evidence has shown that improvements in expiratory muscle strength correlate with improved swallowing function in patients with Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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