Hey Chris was wondering..sometimes pt on inhalation have loose lips but tighten their lips on exhalation. Is there therapeutics in keeping lips tight on inhalation.
Hi Kathy, the benefits are on exhalation. Exhaling against the "Back pressure" helps expand the lungs. It also increases Functional Residue Capacity (FRC). I hope that helps.
With this device, its all about expiratory resistance. Inspiration give the patient the volume needed to produce a sufficient expiratory breath. Good Question!!
Thank you
Thank you very much! This video was very helpful for me and will allow me to help demonstrate to my peers.
Hey Chris was wondering..sometimes pt on inhalation have loose lips but tighten their lips on exhalation. Is there therapeutics in keeping lips tight on inhalation.
Hi Kathy, the benefits are on exhalation. Exhaling against the "Back pressure" helps expand the lungs. It also increases Functional Residue Capacity (FRC). I hope that helps.
With this device, its all about expiratory resistance. Inspiration give the patient the volume needed to produce a sufficient expiratory breath. Good Question!!
Can you use an oxygen concentrator
Yes, however you would need a flow rate of at least 4-5 LPM to provide enough expiratory resistance.