Can it be used with the pediatric population?

Can it be used with the pediatric population?

Yes, it can.
Children and young people with respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic lung disease or cystic fibrosis, as well as those with neuromuscular disease and cardiac conditions are affected by RMW. Improving respiratory muscle strength by RMT is an effective therapeutic method to help children and young people with RMW - respiratory muscle weakness.


When using The Breather with children, some therapists find it easier for the child to use the included 15/22 mm adapter rather than the standard Breather mouthpiece, as the standard mouthpiece is larger than some children can comfortably use.


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