For Clinicians
I easily get out of breath. Can I use the Breather?
Yes. You might find that you will have to work with low resistance for a while until your dyspnea, or breathlessness, has improved. Research has shown that respiratory muscle training (RMT) significantly improves dyspnea and breathlessness, which is ...
Can this be used with Cystic Fibrosis?
Resppiratory 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 ...
Are there any studies related to using the RMT with a partially paralyzed diaphragm?
Yes, there are 2 case studies demonstrating the benefits of RMT on diaphragmatic paralysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19111633, https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2019.199.1_MeetingAbstracts.A3744, as well as a ...
Any end data on oxygen usage and/or medication need after patients started using the device?
Patient experience confirms that the use of the Breather has decreased the use of medication (http://www.pnmedical.com/testimonials/) and/or the oxygen usage in people with emphysema and chronic bronchitis, which is in line with literature findings ...
How can I help a patient with poor lip seal use the Breather?
Using the smaller adaptor that comes in the Breather packaging as a smaller mouthpiece, which the user was able to better achieve a seal around until these muscles strengthened & they could move up to the standard mouthpiece (or continue with the ...
Can I use this if I have Pulmonary Sarcoidosis?
The Breather is not indicated at the acute, inflammatory stage of the disease. However, should the disease progress to cause pulmonary fibrosis or bronchiectasis, the Breather would be of benefit as these disorders are highly associated with ...
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Can BREATHER FIT be used like BREATHER VOICE?
That is a great question and the answer is, Yes, it can! They are mechanically the same device and provide the same levels of resistance. The only thing that differentiates them is the resources we offer for each of them (videos, training plans, ...
How to clean?
The Breather should be regularly cleaned with mild, warm soapy water to prevent build-up of saliva during training. Rinse your Breather well; shake off excess water and air dry on a clean paper towel. If it is completely dry, it can be stored in a ...
What are the differences between each of the devices?
The BREATHER (the blue and white device that you may have seen) is the original device. This device and the companion resources target adults and children with Respiratory Muscle Weakness. BREATHER FIT (black and orange device) generates higher ...
What are the differences between the Original Breather (Blue or Pink), Breather Fit and Breather Voice?
The Breather(Blue and Pink) is lower in resistance. Breather Fit and Breather Voice are higher in resistance. Breather Fit and Voice are the same levels of resistance, just separated from the different resources provided on our website for each user. ...
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 ...