Question 1

Are there instructions for how long or often to use the device?  If so, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory Muscle Training Target: 
6 days a week----2 sessions per day (morning and evening)...2 sets of 10 breathes per session with a few minute rest between sets if needed. We always state to start at 1and 1 on the dial settings and increase weekly as tolerated. continue to use as directed, and you should be experiencing decreased dyspnea, increased O2 Saturations,better cough clearance, as well as better speech and swallow.  Improved Quality of Life!!!! Your daily activities will improve due to the respiratory muscle strengthening and the strengthening of the diaphragm. THE KEY IS COMPLIANCE!!!!!! Don't ever give up- take it one day at a time, using The Breather will make a difference!!!!!!!!!!!  --------- Susanne Summers, RRT, Clinical Specialist, PN Medical Makers of The Breather

Question 2

Is this the new design(2017)with the bigger mouthpiece and easy to turn dial as bob and brad mention in "simple breathing exercise for copd" video?

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Yes, this is the device as seen on Bob and Brad.  The device was redesigned and has a really comfortable mouthpiece for a good lip seal and it is especially good if you have a weak lip strength.  The dials are very easy to turn and the settings are clearly market and nice and large so you can see the desired setting.  The manufacturer, PN Medical has really good training videos on their website:  www.pnmedical.com

Question 3

Is there resistance on each inhalation and each exhalation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it have resistance.  The breather have 5 levels.  5 levels for inhalation and 5 levels for exhalation.  If you are in therapy, the therapist evaluated your performance and increase the level.  Personally, my therapist start me at second level. After 2 1/2 months are in third level.  Part of the routine using the breather is how many inhalations and exhalations doing in specific time.  But is great.  If your consistence, you will be feeling the increase of your respiration and better vocal respond.

Question 4

How does this compare to the Air Physio?

Accepted Answer

A slightly different device. But both are effective. I found the airphysio device very difficult to clean as the cap on the device was difficult to unscrew. Mike merbaum

ASIN	B00FE8N7Y4
Assembly Instructions Description	Yes, assembly is required.
Best Sellers Rank	#13,488 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #3 in Breathing Trainers & Monitors #1,423 in Over-the-Counter Medication
Brand	The Breather
Brand Name	The Breather
Color	Blue
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 9,093 Reviews
Drive System	Chain
Handle Material	Plastic
Item Dimensions D x W x H	5.1"D x 1.7"W x 1.8"H
Item Weight	45 Grams
Manufacturer	PN Medical
Material	Plastic
Maximum Height	44.5 Inches
Model Name	The Breather
Model Number	BD12438
Number of Resistance Levels	6
Part Number	BD12438
Power Source	air-powered
Resistance Mechanism	Air
Special Feature	Portable
Special Features	Portable
UPC	712392447850 703570485771 703570514709
Unit Count	1 Count

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