The Breather is a respiratory muscle trainer (RMT) used by COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), CHF (Congestive Heart Failure), Dysphagia and Neuromuscular Disease patients.
The new model was designed by therapists for therapists and improves upon the success of the original Breather in service for over 30 years. Available in Pink or Blue.
Clinical benefits:
- Strengthens inspiratory muscles (diaphragm, external intercostals, accessory muscles of neck) and expiratory muscles (internal intercostals, abdominals)
- Helps in movement of hyolaryngeal complex
- Generates improved airflow through vocal folds
- Improves respiratory support for safe swallow function
- Improves protective cough and assists in airway clearance
- Promotes diaphragmatic breathing
- Decreases shortness of breath
- Improves blood flow to resting and exercising limbs
FEATURES
- Resistive Inspiratory and Expiratory Muscle Therapy (RMT)
- Adjustable and independent pressure settings
- Patient can be in any position for therapy
- Lightweight and portable
- Easy to use and clean
- FDA-approved Class #1 device
- Free and easy self-paced video protocol training for therapist and patient
