The Breather® Respiratory Muscle Trainer

Resistive breathing training device to strengthen inspiratory and expiratory muscles.

A drug-free device for those who suffer from shortness of breath, speech and swallow difficulties, COPD, and other chronic illnesses resulting in respiratory muscle weakness.
An effective hand held trainer that strengthens both inspiratory and expiratory muscles.
The principle of breathing against resistance to increase respiratory muscle strength is following the principles of weight training for skeletal muscles.
The Breather® may be beneficial for everyone interested in developing strength and endurance for their respiratory muscles. Respiratory muscles, like other muscles, can weaken from prolonged illness, aging, and neuromuscular diseases.
Respiratory breathing/strength training is an effective tool to teach diaphragmatic breathing for breath support.
Strong breath support is also essential for coordination of speaking, swallowing and coughing
Inspiratory resistance strengthens the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles (accessory breathing muscles surrounding the ribs) and the accessory muscles of the neck.
Exhalation resistance strengthens and tones the internal intercostals and abdominal muscles.
In addition, exhalation resistance mimics pursed lip breathing which helps to safeguard against trapping air in the lungs during training.
It may help mucus secretion from the airways and support pulmonary hygiene.
Instructions included.

Volumetric Specifications

Description	Quantity	Weight (lbs.)	Length (inch)	Width (inch)	Height (inch)
Unit	1	0.04	7	2.75	3.25
Master Case	120	30.8	19	22	16

GTIN Numbers
Unit	00865202000131

Hazmat: None
HCPCS*: E1399
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