North Coast The Breather® Respiratory Muscle Trainer

Resistive breathing training device to strengthen inspiratory and expiratory muscles.

• A drug-free device for those who suffer from shortness of breath, speech and swallow difficulties, COPD, and other chronic illnesses resulting in respiratory muscle weakness. 
• An effective hand held trainer that strengthens both inspiratory and expiratory muscles.
• The principle of breathing against resistance to increase respiratory muscle strength is following the principles of weight training for skeletal muscles.  
• The Breather® may be beneficial for everyone interested in developing strength and endurance for their respiratory muscles. Respiratory muscles, like other muscles, can weaken from prolonged illness, aging, and neuromuscular diseases. 
• Respiratory breathing/strength training is an effective tool to teach diaphragmatic breathing for breath support.
• Strong breath support is also essential for coordination of speaking, swallowing and coughing
• Inspiratory resistance strengthens the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles (accessory breathing muscles surrounding the ribs) and the accessory muscles of the neck. 
• Exhalation resistance strengthens and tones the internal intercostals and abdominal muscles.
• In addition, exhalation resistance mimics pursed lip breathing which helps to safeguard against trapping air in the lungs during training.
• It may help mucus secretion from the airways and support pulmonary hygiene.
• Instructions included.