The Breather™ Great for adults and pediatric clients aged 4 and older with neuromuscular disease. It improves respiratory support for phonation, speech articulation, and swallowing. Aids both inspiratory and expiratory resistive breathing training (RBT), which strengthens the skeletal muscles of the neck as well as the pharyngeal and laryngeal muscles. Especially helpful in preventing aspiration. Produces great results in improving cough effort and breath support in speech training. Excellent oral/motor muscle trainer that improves swallow safety, which can lead to a diet upgrade. Can be used with metered dose inhalers, nebulization treatments, and breathing/speaking valves.
- Instructions included
- 4-1/2” long
- Top rack dishwasher safe
Training with The Breather A great instructional DVD that simplifies using The Breather™. There are seven short segments from “Know your Breather” to “Getting Set for Success.” The additional therapies segment demonstrates nebulization and huff cough maneuver. Gets maximum benefits of The Breather.
Breathing is the most "taken for granted" function of the body, until we lose it. You can now easily include breathing retraining in your daily routine. This handy, pocket-sized portable device can also improve many of the muscles that assist in swallowing.
Many diseases and conditions affect upper airway function. Since treatment depends upon the severity of symptoms, some goals may include improving breath support and muscle strengthening exercises to help with dysarthria or dysphagia. Resistive breathing training can enhance voice and swallowing function because of improved airflow in and out of the lungs.
Respiratory therapists, physical therapists, cardiopulmonary nurses, speech pathologists, and holistic health care providers all know the value of proper breathing. In addition to treating COPD, many professionals use the Breather for cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, asbestosis, black lung disease, dysarthria (imperfect phonation), dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing), post polio syndrome, cerebrovascular accidents (stroke), quadriplegia, post operatively - especially for abdominal surgeries, and any time a person is short of breath or suffers from panic attacks.
