Question 1

how do you use it?

Accepted Answer

i turn it onto the strongest setting so it makes it quite difficult to breath,but this has increased my lung capacity as im asthmatic and find running or anything like that difficult,but now im up to 20 mins on the cross trainer without being too tired

Question 2

Couldn't you get the same exercising effect by breathing deeply from a plastic drinking straw?

Accepted Answer

Definitely not!!! for one thing there is no air intake adjustment with a straw and it would be very difficult to obtain an airtight seal between your lips and the straw. With the Ultrabreath you start off at a comfortable level by adjusting the air intake control ring and then over a period of time possibly weekly if you use it every day you will reach a point where it is at a minimum opening thus really giving your lungs an excellent workout.

Question 3

is it suitable for COPD sufferers

Accepted Answer

I got it to help excercise my lungs after a dose of the flu. My Dad had had a massive stroke and I was smoking a lot and feling very out of breath.It has really helped as I felt I was on the road to COPD or emphysema. My peak flow is back up to 500 from 350. I would have to be careful in recommending it for a diagnosed condition,due to litigation. It is similar to the excerciser given out by physios to folk having major surgery. Certainly give it a try. It is inexpensive and if you follow the instructions carefully I think you would see an improvement in your lung capacity.I would certainly try it if I was in your place. As it involves opening up the lower lung tissue I can only guess that it would help prevent infective exacerbations. Go for it. I see a comment that it is cheap rubbish. I completely disagree and suggest that this person is not using it properly. Do consult your GP-will have more sense than the aforementioned

Question 4

Do you have to breathe through your nose to use this? I have rhinitis, so can only mouth breathe at the moment.

Accepted Answer

No: it's to strengthen your lungs and so you *should* be breathing through your mouth.  In fact they supply a nose clip that prevents nasal breathing whilst using the device (though one doesn't actually need it to gain the full effect).

ASIN	B007CI0ZBC
Batteries included?	No
Best Sellers Rank	43,516 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) 1,315 in Diagnostics & Health Monitors
Brand	Ultrabreathe
Color	Multi-coloured
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (4,341)
Date First Available	23 Feb. 2012
Department	Unisex
Height	100 centimetres
Is discontinued by manufacturer	No
Item model number	S3529005
Manufacturer	Ultrabreathe
Material type	Plastic
Product Dimensions	10 x 10 x 10 cm; 99.79 g
Seasons	continuity 2014
Size	One Size
Style	Lung Breathing Exerciser
Usage	water_sports

Ultrabreathe

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