What is THE BREATHER?
The Breather is the world’s first drug-free evidenced based Inspiratory/Expiratory combined Respiratory Muscle Training (cRMT) device used by children and adults interested in health,wellness and human performance.
Blood Pressure Outcomes 
6 week Clinical Study utilizing RMT demonstrated an improvement in blood pressure and CVD parameters.
7% reduction in systolic blood pressure (SBP) with RMT
7% reduction in systolic blood pressure (SBP) with RMT
3% reduction in diastolic blood pressure (DBP) with RMT
3% reduction in diastolic blood pressure (DBP) with RMT
45% increase in artery diameter with RMT, improving circulation + reducing risk of CVD
Cardiac & Respiratory Outcomes
17% increase in peak oxygen uptake in patients with heart failure
29% reduction in
dyspnea in patients
with heart failure
29% reduction in dyspnea in patients with heart failure
24% MIP improvement in patients with heart failure
13% MEP improvement in patients with heart failure
Sleep Outcomes
Influence of 8 weeks of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Changes in Sleep Architecture in Older Adults with Sleep Apnea.
27% reduction in awakenings with 8 weeks of RMT
27% reduction in awakenings with 8 weeks of RMT
75% reduction in the sleep apnea index with 8 weeks of RMT
75% reduction in the sleep apnea index with 8 weeks of RMT
COPD Outcomes
Significant clinical increase in Inspiratory Muscle Strength in just 2 weeks of RMT with COPD patients.
Significant clinical increase in Inspiratory Muscle Strength in just 2 weeks of RMT with COPD patients.
Speech & Pulmonary Outcomes
Clinical improvements seen in COPD patients using The Breather in a home health setting following the standard protocol with weekly clinical supervision.
Avg Increase After 4 wks of RMT: 110%
Avg Increase After 4 wks of RMT: 132%
Spinal Cord Injury Outcomes
117% Increase in Maximum Expiratory Strength after Acute Spinal Injury
113% Increase in Inspiratory Muscle Strength after Acute Spinal Injury
67% Increase in Peak Cough Flow after Acute Spinal Injury
Lung Age Outcomes
& Blood Vessel Elasticity
Two weeks of using the Breather® improved arterial elasticity by 10%, peripheral elasticity by 86%, and reduced lung age by 6 years in a female with unhealthy lifestyle habits.
Pulmonary & Airway Protection Outcomes
70% clinical decrease in Aspiration of Food in Stroke Patients
168% improvement in Peak Expiratory Flow in Stroke Patients
Swallow Function & Safety Outcomes
37% improvement in Swallowing Ability (MASA) in Stroke Patients
94% improvement in the range of Food Intake (FOIS) Stroke Patients with Dysphagia
Phonation Outcomes
63% improvement in overall severity of Dysphonia in Stroke Patients
63% improvement in overall severity of strain (LSVT scale) in Stroke Patients
Speech Inteligibility Outcomes
44% improvement in intelligibility in stroke patients with dysarthria
72% improvement in perception of intelligibility in stroke patients with dysarthria
Ongoing or Planned Studies
IMPACT OF cRMT ON LONG COVID SYMPTOMS (COVID VIRTUAL STUDY)
Several post COVID symptoms may be associated with dysfunctional breathing
patterns or breathing dysfunctions, or with dysautonomia. Respiratory muscle
training may help alleviate the symptoms post Covid. This study is entirely remote
and app-based using PN Medical’s Breather Coach app.
MEASURED OUTCOMES
- COVID-related symptoms
- Return to work
- Quality of life
