The Breather Respiratory Muscle Trainer Features
- Increased respiratory muscle strength: By using the device to perform targeted breathing exercises, individuals can strengthen their respiratory muscles, which can lead to improved lung function and better overall respiratory health
- Improved endurance: The Breather can help increase the endurance of the respiratory muscles, allowing individuals to breathe more easily during activities that require sustained effort, such as exercise or physical labor
- Reduced shortness of breath: Regular use of the Breather can help reduce the sensation of shortness of breath, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with respiratory conditions such as COPD or asthma
- Enhanced athletic performance: Can be used by athletes to improve their breathing performance, particularly during high-intensity activities that require greater oxygen uptake
- Better overall respiratory health: By strengthening the respiratory muscles and improving lung function, this device can help individuals maintain better overall respiratory health and reduce the risk of respiratory complications
- Strengthens:
- Inspiratory muscles: diaphragm, external intercostals, accessory muscles of neck
- Expiratory muscles: internal intercostals, abdominals
How does IMST Device work?
The Breather RMT device combines inspiratory and expiratory muscle training, with demonstrated efficacy in improving speech and swallowing in patients with neuromuscular diseases such as Parkinson's. Furthermore, RMT in athletes and healthy individuals using The Breather led to improved respiratory functions, heart rate, peripheral muscle strength, and exercise performance.
Who should use Breathing Muscle Trainer?
- Athletes
- Musicians
- Singers
- Healthy Living
- Speech Patients
- Pulmonary Patients
When to use this IMST Breathing Device?
This course is for people experiencing abnormal respiratory and speech functions impacting their daily lives. It is helpful for the following conditions:
- A preventative and recovery aid for Covid-19
- COPD, Stroke
- Asthma
- Congenstive Heart Failure
- Parkinsons
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Ventilator/Trach Weaning
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How to use The Breather?
Checklist before using the device:
- Be aware of how you feel before you begin a session
- Check your body posture
- Start with the simplest inhalation and exhalation resistances by rotating both dials to number one
- It is recommended to use the diaphragmatic breathing technique
- Secure the mouthpiece with your lips ensuring that you do not bite down on the mouthpiece
- Pace yourself if you can't complete the prescribed amount of reps and sets during a session
Using instructions:
- Sit upright and hold the mouthpiece between your lips, don’t clench it with the teeth
- Breath in and out through the mouthpiece (not the nose) using diaphragmatic breathing
- Aim to complete RMT with effort (orange section of #5-7)

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- Listen for a strong ‘wind’ sound for inhale and exhale to indicate you are doing RMT with effort in the zone
- Listen to your body. Ask yourself -
- Am I feeling out of breath or lightheaded?
- Take breaks as you need them
- Note - Lightheadedness that quickly goes away may occur when user first begin training. This is a normal response to the forced inhale/exhale maneuver. Take a short break as this should resolve quickly and user can get back to complete your RMT set.
- Use The Breather to complete RMT 6 days per week, twice a day. One session any time in the AM hours and one session anytime in the PM hours. Aim for 2 sets of 10 full breaths at each session. Leave a good 2 minute or more break in between sets
- Once 10 breaths per set become easy, try increasing the resistance by increasing either/both inhale and exhale dials. If you stop using Breather for a period, you may find the need to reduce the resistance to get back to RMT.
How to clean device?
- Separate The Breather Device from the mouthpiece.
- Wash in warm water with mild dishwashing soap.
- Rinse well, thoroughly shake off excess water, and towel dry out surfaces.
- Set both dials to 1 and sharply inhale and exhale to release possible moisture seal.
- Air dry, and store in non humid location.
Usage tips:
- Your Breather will be exposed to saliva during use; try to clean it on a daily basis
- The blue dial diaphragms may stick from moisture build up after cleaning or after use. Set both dials to 1, then inhale and exhale sharply to release the moisture seal
- Do not put The Breather in the dishwasher High heat cycle may effect the blue dial diaphragms
Breathing Trainer Device user manuals
Frequently Asked Questions
When should you stop using Breather Exerciser?
If you feel sick, ask your doctor if he/she will allow you to interrupt your training for a while. When you are ready to re-start muscle training, you may find you need to reduce your resistance settings. After a short time, you can develop your resistance and repetitions once again.
Is it safe to share The Breather?
No, it is recommended to use one breathing Muscle Training Device per persona
How often do I need to use The Breathing Device?
Try exercising on a regular basis, as it can take up to 2-4 weeks for effects to be felt. It is understood that deep, steady breathing assists in relaxation almost instantly.
Can I use IMST Device reclining or lying down?
You can, however, reclined or semi-reclined positions are known to impair respiratory muscle function. This is why we recommend sitting upright in order to practice proper diaphragmatic breathing during training. If you’re having trouble maintaining proper breathing while sitting upright, try leaning back a little during training. You may find this easier to complete your training properly in the beginning. However, as soon as possible, sit in an upright position since inspiratory muscle function is optimized while sitting or standing.
The Breather Muscle Training Device Specifications
| Specifications |
Values |
| Respiratory Impaired Range |
-52 cm H2O to +31 cm H2O |
| Healthy Adult Range |
-243 cm H2O to +126 cm H2O |
| Settings |
6 Inspiratory, 5 Expiratory |
| Dimensions |
129 x 43 x 46mm |
| Weight |
1.6 oz |
| Use |
Single User Device |
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SPEECH therapist recommended ... seems to help ... time will tell long-term impact.
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I bought the breather year ago to improve my lungs after being diagnosed with asthma, it's has made a tremendous difference in my lung capacity, so much so I bought a second one for my daughter who plays the clarinet in marching band. I totally love the Breather compared to other options on the market. Best .I definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to increase their lung capacity
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I've only just began using. The product is smaller than I expected but performance very well. I appreciate the clever design, and the fact it allows me to control the effort I must expend using it. I have COPD and am on oxygen 24/7. I hope to improve my breathing by using the device regularly as I graduate through different difficulty levels.
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The Breather, forces me to breathe from the diaphragm, thus creating muscular lungs and a rich tone.
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Answer: The following method is to be followed.
Sit upright and hold the mouthpiece between lips, don’t clench it with the teeth
Breath in and out through the mouthpiece (not the nose) using diaphragmatic breathing
Aim to complete RMT with effort
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Question: I have read other reviews that the valves get stuck. What can one do to release them. Also are we washing the entire Breather in soapy water and how do we get the water out?
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Answer: For cleaning the breather you need to separate Breather from mouthpiece then wash in warm water with mild dish washing soap. Rinse well, thoroughly shake off excess water, towel dry out surfaces. Set both dials to 1 and sharply inhale and exhale to release possible moisture seal. Do not put The Breather in the dishwasher High heat cycle may effect the blue dial diaphragms
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Answer: No The Breather Respiratory Muscle Training Device is for single user device.
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Question: I have a lung disease called mycobacterium. I already do a morning steam, work out four times a week, and incorporate aerobic exercise. Do you think this product is necessary for my lung health, or will it interfere? Thanks, Sita
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Answer: There is no side effect of this product.we are not sure about mycobacterium because we are not medically trained but for breathing exercise it is good. You can use it easily.
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Answer: No, we do not require a prescription for The Breather Respiratory Muscle Training Device.
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Question: received The Breather but no written instructions were included and the ones on this site will not print. How do I get written "use" and "cleaning" instructions?
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Answer: Sorry, we do not carry written instruction for the product. Please refer to the link for online user manual:- http://www.pnmedical.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/The-Breather-1.1-Protocol-Sheet-05.pdf https://www.pnmedical.com/courses/the-breather-introduction/
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Answer: If the The Breather Respiratory Muscle Training Device cleaned properly then it can be use for very long time.
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Question: I thought this was a device that could be used over and over. I don't understand each and 10/pack
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Answer: The Breather Respiratory Muscle Training Device comes in two packing. Each contained one quantity and 10/Pack contains 10 quantity of the product.
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Question: Can I order replacement mouth pieces and clean between uses to use in a facility on more than one patient, or is this device single user only?
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Answer: Sorry, we do not carry replacement mouthpieces for The Breather Respiratory Muscle Training Device.
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Question: I have COPD and on oxygen 24/ 7, will this work for me?
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Answer: We would strongly suggest you to first consult your physician/doctor regarding compatibility of the product with refrence to your medical condition.
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Question: How can I obtain printed instructions on use & cleaning. I tried to copy form your web site, but it didn't print what I was interested in.
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Answer: Sorry, we do not carry printed hard copy instructions on use & cleaning. Cleaning Instructions For The Breather Separate Breather from the mouthpiece. Wash in warm water with mild dish washing soap. Rinse well, thoroughly shake off excess water, towel dry out surfaces. Set both dials to 1 and sharply inhale and exhale to release possible moisture seal. Air dry, and store in a non-humid location. Video:- https://www.pnmedical.com/lessons/breather-use-cleaning/
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Question: Can you boil The Breather? I like to fully sanitize all my items to prevent infection.
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Answer: No, The Breather Respiratory Muscle Training Device is not recommended to boil. Cleaning Instructions For The Breather 1.Separate Breather from mouthpiece. 2.Wash in warm water with mild dish washing soap. 3.Rinse well, thoroughly shake off excess water, towel dry out surfaces. 4. Set both dials to 1 and sharply inhale and exhale to release possible moisture seal. 5.Air dry, and store in non humid location.
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Answer: Yes, The Breather Respiratory Muscle Training Device comes with a mouth piece.
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Question: what do each of the dials mean on the breather?
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Answer: The Breather Respiratory Muscle Training Device comes with the SETTINGS: 6 Inspiratory, 5 Expiratory. Please refer to the below link for more information:- Video:- https://youtu.be/JkcXyffywXI For setting information please refer to product manual:- http://www.pnmedical.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/The-Breather-1.1-Protocol-Sheet-05.pdf
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Answer: The Breather should be regularly cleaned with mild, warm soapy water to prevent build-up of saliva during training. Rinse your Breather well; shake off excess water and air dry on a clean paper towel. If it is completely dry, it can be stored in a plastic bag.
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