Back
My husband has emphysema which, according to his doctor, is from many years of smoking. He was told that if he "exercised his lungs" using some kind of breathing machine, it might help. Have you ever heard of such a thing?
Your husband's doctor may be referring to a device called an inspiratory muscle trainer. This device creates resistance when you breathe in. You can control the amount of resistance. The device has been shown to help strengthen breathing muscles and improve exercise tolerance in people with and without emphysema. You only need to use it a few minutes a day to get benefits.
All content provided by eOrthopod® is a registered trademark of Mosaic Medical Group, L.L.C.. Content is the sole property of Mosaic Medical Group, LLC and used herein by permission. Alteration of these documents in any way is a violation of the copyright.