Can this be used with Cystic Fibrosis?

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• Cystic Fibrosis

  Respiratory Muscle Training has proven beneficial in some studies in patients with CF. Especially in combination with exercise, RMT may increase your respiratory muscle strength, exercise tolerance, and oxygen uptake. In addition, RMT may reduce the ...

• Pulmonary fibrosis

  There's currently no cure for pulmonary fibrosis. The main aim of treatment is to relieve the symptoms as much as possible and slow down their progression. Respiratory muscle training (RMT) with Breather can help in improving o2 sat%. ...

• 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 ...

• Pulmonary Fibrosis (non-idiopathic)

  Patients with Pulmonary Fibrosis will benefit from the Breather, as respiratory muscle weakness is associated with most cases of PF, albeit to a possibly lesser degree than with COPD. We recommend use of the standard pulmonary protocol.

• Can the Breather be used if I still have some pneumonia in my lungs?

  While use of the Breather is not recommended during acute infection, it can be used in case of chronic inflammation. Care should be taken to avoid discomfort or pain, using slightly lower training intensities than normal.