This course is for people experiencing abnormal respiratory and speech functions impacting their daily lives. Some of these include, COPD, Asthma, Swallowing disorders, Stroke, Hypertension, High Blood Pressure, Parkinson’s, and Chronic Heart Failure.

Throughout the course, we will be covering respiratory maneuvers such as Diaphragmatic Breathing, the Huff Cough, overcoming Shortness Of Breathe, and ways to enhance the delivery of bronchodilator medications.

We’ll also be using The Breather, an Inspiratory/ Expiratory Respiratory Muscle Training device. W will outline its foundational protocol for use and 10 ways to improve your breathing and speech performance.