Positive Expiratory Pressure exerciser

1. What is a positive expiratory pressure exerciser and how it works? A brief This article will let people know how positive expiratory exerciser work and who should and should not use the device. It will be helpful for patients who suffer from chronic lungs disease.

2. Why is airway clearance important? In many chronic lung conditions, there is a build-up of the secretions in the airway. These build-ups are sticky and can get stuck in the airway, creating a blockage in the air passage.  This creates a thrivable environment for bacteria to multiply. Daily use of PEPE devices will keep a check of the bacteria to grow as mucus will be removed.

3. What are the benefits of airway clearance exerciser? Mucus restricts air from freely flowing into and out of the lungs. It contributes to wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath in people. The exerciser can help to prevent complications of respiratory diseases.

4. How to use the device? The device helps to clear the mucus, by sending vibrations in the airway to loosen up the mucus and secretions from the airway wall. The increase in pressure helps to keep the airway open during exhalation so that mucus does not get trapped. The rapid exhalation helps to push the mucus up so it can be easily coughed out.

5. Positive Expiratory Pressure exerciser • Mucus clearance and secretion are important for airway integrity and pulmonary defense. When the mucus is not cleared, it makes breathing difficult. It might lead to infection and damage the lungs. The session should last between 5 to 15 minutes. • The positive expiratory pressure exerciser does not apply to the following patients suffering from the following: • ●Acute heart failure • ●Severe Tuberculosis • ●Coughing up blood or haemoptysis

6. Contact Us PO Box 185 Zillmere 4034 Queensland Australia info@kanbreathe.com.au • Visit Us • https://kanbreathe.com