Conditions That May Benefit from Respiratory Muscle Training.

This device is used by people experiencing breathing limitations across a range of conditions, from asthma and COPD to anxiety-related breathing issues and post-viral recovery.

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Patient’s experiencing abnormal respiratory function impacting activities of daily living including: dyspnea and/or activity intolerance as well as decreased breath support for speech production and safe swallowing should be considered for RMST.

Below are conditions The Breather can support and why:

COPD

Persistent breathlessness, reduced stamina, daily fatigue

Breathing muscles weaken over time, making airflow and recovery harder.

Stroke

Weak breathing, reduced cough strength, fatigue after recovery

Respiratory muscles often decline post-stroke, affecting airway protection.

Asthma

Shortness of breath, chest tightness, reduced airflow control

Breathing muscles fatigue under repeated airway restriction.

Multiple Sclerosis

Fatigue, weak cough, difficulty clearing your airways?

Respiratory muscle weakness can impact breathing and airway control.

Parkinson’s

Shallow breathing, weak voice, swallowing difficulty

Reduced muscle control affects breathing strength and airway protection.

Muscular Dystrophies

Progressive muscle weakness affecting breathing and speech .

Respiratory muscles weaken, reducing airflow and cough effectiveness.

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing, risk of choking or aspiration.

Weak expiratory muscles reduce cough strength and airway clearance.

Ventilation / Tracheostomy weaning

Dependence on assisted breathing or long-term ventilation.

Spinal Cord Injury

Weak cough, reduced lung capacity, breathing fatigue.

Nerve disruption impacts respiratory muscle function.

Pulmonary Hypertension

Shortness of breath, fatigue during activity.

Breathing inefficiency increases strain on the respiratory system

Sleep Apnea

Interrupted sleep, fatigue, frequent waking .

Weak airway control contributes to breathing interruptions at night.

High Blood Pressure

Elevated cardiovascular strain and reduced recovery.

.Breathing patterns influence blood pressure and autonomic function.

Back Pain

Core instaility, fatigue, postural weakness.

The diaphragm plays a role in both breathing and spinal stability.

Postoperative Pulmonary Complications

Risk of lung issues after surgery, reduced breathing capacity.

Stronger respiratory muscles support recovery and lung function.

Comorbidities

Multiple overlapping conditions affecting breathing and health.

Respiratory weakness often compounds across conditions.

Palliative Care