Respiratory trainer, or breathing muscle exerciser, is a medical device used to improve function of respiratory muscles. These devices are safe, compact, and convenient, and help to improve the cardiopulmonary status and enhance overall fitness and well-being of the user. Respiratory trainers are useful for people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis to strengthen their respiratory muscles. These devices are beneficial for those who wish to improve the function of their breathing muscles.
Doctors also prescribe respiratory trainers for
post-surgery patients, especially after the by-pass surgery, to restore and
maintain lung capacity. They help improve the function of respiratory muscles
through specific exercises. These hand-held medical devices are easy to use and
help in developing the strength and stamina of breathing muscles. These muscles
can be affected by disorders such as respiratory diseases, neurological
lesions, electrolyte disturbances, cardiac decompensation, blood gas
abnormalities, and extreme weight loss.
Respiratory muscle training aims to improve the function
of the respiratory muscles through specific exercises. While, inspiratory
muscle training in particular has been shown to improve respiratory muscle
function and might help to reduce dyspnea on exertion. Respiratory trainer has
been documented to improve performance in a wide range of exercise modalities
including running, cycling, swimming, and rowing, and respiratory muscle
training has been shown to be an effective ergogenic aid for sport performance.
Thus, with the increasing prevalence of respiratory
disorders, the demand for respiratory
trainer market is also increasing with a rapid pace. For
instance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
COPD is one of the leading cause of death in the United States. COPD affects
more than 15 million people in the U.S., and more than 150,000 Americans die of
COPD each year; that is 1 death every 4 minutes.