The Breather® is the only effective trainer that strengthens both inspiratory and expiratory muscles. The principle of resistance to the intake of air and to the release of air against resistance is essentially the same principle used as in weight training. The Breather is weight training for the respiratory muscles. Inspiratory resistance strengthens the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles (accessory breathing muscles surrounding the ribs) and the accessory muscles of the neck. It also helps the patient to understand and practice diaphragmatic breathing. Exhalation resistance strengthens and tones the internal intercostals and abdominal muscles.
Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP Therapy), develops and strengthens the abdominal muscles. In addition, exhalation resistance mimics pursed lip breathing which helps to protect against trapping air in the lungs during training. It may also help to clear mucus.

The Breather® - its features and advantages

• Variable inspiratory/expiratory resistances via two one way valves
• Monitoring/Oxygen adaptor
• Use with mouth piece or mask
• Convenient for endotracheal or tracheal therapy
• Prescribed and easily tolerated for post-op patients
• Assists in teaching diaphragmatic breathing
• Reduces the sensation of dyspnea
• May improve respiratory support for phonation and safer swallowing
• May replace CPT (chest physiotherapy)
• Clears airways • Minimizes congestion
• May replace incentive spirometry