Use of the Breather on patients suffering Dyspnea

Use of the Breather on patients suffering Dyspnea

Dyspnea is a manifestation of respiratory muscle weakness, which is associated with a wide range of disorders beyond COPD.
The Breather alleviates the symptoms of dyspnea and associated exercise tolerance irrespective of the underlying reason.

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