Would it help with Spasmodic Dysphonia and vocal tremors?
Respiratory Muscle Training has been shown effective in related cases of dysphonia, dystonia, and voice tremor, by increasing pressure for voice production and improving voice quality, intensity and quality of life.
Strengthening of respiratory muscles by application of the Breather can improve congenital as well as exercise-induced vocal fold pathologies. Regular respiratory muscle training (RMT) with the Breather can lead to reduced dyspnea during speech and exercise and to increased exercise capacity. Y
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Will it help with voice cracking
Studies using the Breather in people with voice disorders have shown that RMT helps improve vocal intensity, breathiness, strain, pitch range, and semitone range, as well as breath support for voice (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33992476/). Based on these ...
Bilateral vocal cord abductor paralysis
Regarding the patient with bilateral vocal fold paralysis. I am not sure that The Breather would be indicated since the patient's problem is at the level of the glottis. Often times these patients end up with a tracheostomy due to upper airway ...
Will the Breather help my panic attacks?
There is evidence to show that a particular breathing regimen can be used to decrease anxiety, panic and stress. RMT serves as a practice to support breathing exercises and help create a strong foundation in your breathing regimen. Please see the ...
I have severe pulmonary emphysema and am on oxygen 24/7, could this help me?
The Breather may be beneficial as it can help to optimize oxygen uptake. Some patients with emphysema have reported reduced use of oxygen after use of the Breather.
I have problems with my speech and/or swallowing. Can the Breather help me?
Yes. Respiratory muscle training (RMT), the expiratory muscles in particular has been shown to improve swallowing and cough, helping people with dysphagia. EMST has been shown to activate the movement of the hyolaryngeal complex, and this improved ...