I'm a post-op patient, and I also suffer from episodes of SOB. So I was very happy when I received this spirometer. I will be exercising my lungs on a daily basis. This video was very helpful. Thank you so much!!❤

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Ай бұрын

They truly do help!! ❤

I just passed my 7 year anniversary for a double lung transplant. My at home spiros and clinic spiros have dropped a bit giving me some cause for concern. Pulmonologist suggested that I exercise my lungs by taking deep breaths. While sorting thru my office closet, I came across the spirometer given to me when I was in the hospital back in 2016. Just to refresh my memory as how to use the spirometer I watched this FABULOUS video. Great job!!! I don't recall ever getting such great instructions. Even while still in the hospital, I was using it incorrectly. My sole goal was to raise the round disc as high as I could get it. Now I understand why the technique shown in the video is more effective.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

6 ай бұрын

I’m so happy you found it helpful! I have an entire section of breathing exercises on my KZread channel that you should check out as well!

@DottyGale8

2 ай бұрын

I agree that this was a great video. But I also wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS on your anniversary! A major accomplishment! 🌺

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Ай бұрын

@@DottyGale8yes! Congratulations!!!

This is a far more detailed set of instructions than I was given by all my ❤ doctors, nurses and surgeon. Apparently I’m not the only one that didn’t get proper instruction, especially on the goals and what’s really important. Thank you !

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

22 күн бұрын

You’re welcome! That’s one of the reasons I made this video because the Incentive Spirometer works great if used properly.

Using this as a guide for my gramps who recently had surgery-- had to ask for one 😒 but by all means great instructions, will continue to use as a guide

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

16 күн бұрын

Great! I’m so happy that you’ve found it helpful!

Thank you so much for making this video. during my stay in the hospital and at discharge no one showed me how to properly use the Spirometer. after watching many videos , Your video hands down was the most informative and helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video to help people

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

4 ай бұрын

You’re so very welcome!!! Thank you for your feedback!

Just received a device for training. Thanks for the video guide.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

7 күн бұрын

You’re welcome!!

Very helpful. Thank you for posting!

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful!

Thank you, I ordered one on ebay.

Thank you so much for the encouragement. Be well and safe.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!!!

Thank you for the demo, now I know how to use the Airlife spirometry correctly.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful and thanks for input!

Thank you. Your instructions were very clear and helpful.!

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

7 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Thank you. I have resisted this instrument forever. Now I think I can use it correctly.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

www.amazon.com/shop/conquering_copd/list/3GADB64GEL4A?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfconquering_copd

Thank you, I never knew how to properly use it.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad I could help!

Thank you for showing me the proper way to use my spirometer. I didn't get the right instructions when I was discharged from the hospital. COPD but I am going to come back from it.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m so happy that you found it helpful. Thanks for your feedback.

Thankyou so much in all my years I was never sure

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!!!

Great instructional video. I have to use one of these everyday after my Open Heart Surgery. Was never told how to use one in the hospital.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I’ve seen lots of people just put them in the patients room while they’re sleeping and just expect them to know how to use them.

Thank you. Family member had this for years hidden away. Wasn’t sure how to use it.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

3 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Thanks for good instructional video. Didn't get any instructions, wasn't sure how to use.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome! I’m happy it helped!

MORE AWESOME INFO IN MY BOOK: www.amazon.com/COPD-Conquering-Journey-Winning-Battle-ebook/dp/B08638YRKC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=conquering+copd+book&qid=1604516661&sr=8-1

Thank you...Ribs crushed from a bear hug. Now 3 years later i have those spot on my lungs. That start with an A i heard u say it....Messed up diaphragm as well...After all the scans , doc appointments i have to get on KZread to see how to actually use it. Thank you

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

5 ай бұрын

Yikes!!! I’m happy that you found this video because using a volume exerciser should definitely help!

Good video I have one at home I got it in 2015 after I had a hemorrhage stroke I have been diagnosed with Alpha 1 COPD in 2012 I'm in Stage 3 right know I have had CoOPD since 2008 but thanks for showing me how to use this the hospital just gave it to me and no instruction to use it. Thanks again.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful!

Thank you for explaining this it's very helpful. I was just given one for my mom. She had a cough taking a while to leave, and they said her breathing is shallow, so this will be a good exercise for her.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!!! Thanks for your feedback!

Thanks so much! Got this because I've been having some problems with my breathing. And i was wondering how to use ut correctly!

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Thank you😊😊😊 extremely helpful

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!! I’m so happy that you found it helpful!!

Watching it right now as my nurse told me to practice my breathing. I misinterpret her instructions (but I’m embarrass to ask her again).I am doing the opposite were I keep on blowing and thought my lungs are not really in good shape. I have a very big progress thanks for this video.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m so happy that you found it helpful!

Thank you from india... Well explained .. ordered through Amazon 👏😊👍🏻

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for the feedback!!!

Thank you so much for this video!! Like everyone else, I was doing it wrong. So glad I found your lesson! It is the best one out there!! Question: Should I be cleaning this at any point? If so, how should I clean it? Thank you again!! 😊

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

14 күн бұрын

Ahhh, yes! Great question! it's a good idea to clean it daily. Detach the mouthpiece from the base of the device and clean it with clean running water and antibacterial soap for about 20 seconds. Then wash the rest of the spirometer with water and soap.

I just don't k own why at the hospital they don't teach us how to so it correctly. Like I didn't know what the arrow was for but I do remember the nurse putting it at 1250 and telling me I need to bring it up to that I had pneumonia and I couldn't pass the 250 mark I'm telling her I'm having a hard time oh your being a big baby. When 4 days before that I had a foul liquid coming out of my mouth it was disgusting they had to put a chest tube from my back and kept me in the hospital for a whole week. I learned how to do it correctly watching this video about a year ago and every time I feel short of breath I use it and it helps. Well today I woke up and feel like I'm in the beginning stage of pneumonia I'm scared but I've been using this all day and just took my last antibiotic I had for just in case. But over all now I k ow why the Dr told me use it as much as you can it's a life saver.. thanks for the video

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! That’s exactly why I made the video. Few people know how wonderful it is to use on a regular bases and/or the proper way to use it!🫁💗

I am a 5 year survivor of Lung Ca. I had upper right love removed and I have been carefully monitored since 2018. I am truly blessed. But I have been using the spirometer completely wrong for all this time. It makes me panic when I can't reach 2500ml, and I want to know what level is "good". I am 70 years old, and have some autoimmune stuff but I exercise religiously and try my very best to stay well. Thank you for the demo..no one ever showed me. If I can only get to 2250 , should I be worried? Stay well and stay safe.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

No, I wouldn’t be worried unless you have a drastic drop or a steady, continual drop in your numbers.

I have an Incentive Spiromter because I am in speech therapy now, and for me it is hard. Most people that I have seen do it make it look like it is SO easy. For me it is quite a challange.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

3 ай бұрын

It should get easier the more you practice.

@alexbledsoe5267

3 ай бұрын

@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth Yes, I have noticed an improvement. How often should I use it and for how long?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

3 ай бұрын

I would use it 2-3 Xs a day and only about 10 breaths at a time.

Hey how do one use the 3 ball spirometer ?

Thanks. I was doing it too fast

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you so much for the video. I was in the hospital 90 days with covid & they never explained the proper way to use this contraption. Mine is a little different. Instead of the blue ball & arrows to show proper use, mine is a yellow ball and a smiley face/sad face indicator. My question is, now that I'm using it correctly, I can get the plunger to move up, but I can't get the ball into the happy face range. I am taking slow deep breathes but the ball barely moves. I can get the plunger up to about 750. I do have bronchiectasis & the right side of my diaphragm is paralyzed from being on a ventilator. Am I doing something wrong or is it just my impairment?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

5 ай бұрын

It could be a malfunction of the spirometer, or the diaphragm ailment. I would keep attempting it.

Thank you!! Can someone tell me what's the difference between this one and the one-ball one?

@dnm2106

4 ай бұрын

Sorry - this & the three ball one?

Ok, thank you 😊

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

5 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

nicely explained,Ma'm.Request to kindly explain the medical condition of lungs after surgery.(why is it required to use Spirometerafter Surgery?).Is there a physioligiical condition necessitating this exercise?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

7 ай бұрын

When you have surgery, you don’t move around as much as normal so you don’t breathe as deeply. This can cause pneumonia. The spirometer forces you to take deeper breaths.

I blew in instead of out accidentally it didn’t move but moisture collected in it is it ruined because of that I don’t get it very high yet but now thank you for showing me how to use it. It looks like a petri dish at the moment not bad, but definitely moisture in there. How do I take care of that , or will it go?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

5 ай бұрын

If it looks like something is growing on or in it, I would get a new one.

Hello. Thank you for this video. For how many times I can do this at one session? Thanks

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! You shouldn’t do more than 10 breaths in one setting.

Great instructional video. Thank you! It was Short, informative and straightforward. I had a PE and have extensive scarring. I’m also having issues with repetitive pneumonia. I am not being very successful with the volumetric exerciser. Do you have any recommendations or suggestions? Thank you!

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

9 ай бұрын

What do you mean by not very successful? Is it physically hard or hard to take a deep breath, or hard to keep the ball floating?

@prophetesssylendadublin5829

9 ай бұрын

Hard to keep the ball floating and physically hard. I have another appointment with my pulmonologist this week. Are there any questions that you think I should ask which I may not have asked in the past. Oh and thanks for responding.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

9 ай бұрын

Have you had a Complete Pulmonary Function Test? I would ask for one of those if you haven’t had one. You may also benefit from pulmonary rehab!

@prophetesssylendadublin5829

9 ай бұрын

@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth Thank you!!!

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

Hi your video’s are very informative and practical. Are you providing online sessions ?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

8 ай бұрын

Yes, you can email me at onebreathatatimewithelizabeth@gmail.com 😊

Where on the piston do you read. The white lines too or bottom. It seems it would be top

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

10 ай бұрын

The top.😊

How do you calculate value according to your age and height?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

5 ай бұрын

I don’t know the calculation, but I look at the chart that comes with the spirometer. You can also google it.

My doctor haven't talk to me about I'm using trelegy to help with my shortness of beath just wounded if this machine will help me.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

25 күн бұрын

Are you asking about the Trelegy or the Incentive Spirometer? The incentive spirometer will help your breathing by strengthening your breathing muscles and aerating your lungs better.

Would this help sarcdonias on lungs? Still waiting for an urgent appointment to see respiratory team. ..and im struggling to breath in the meantime and not having much luck with the breathing techniques..

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

11 ай бұрын

It helps strengthen your respiratory muscles and forces you to breathe deeply. I don’t recommend using this if you are actively short of breath.

The machine that I got on Amazon it has three balls. Red, Yellow and Green. How many times do you want to do this in the beginning? Is that one that you have better? Can you link to it?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

6 ай бұрын

No, they all work the same way. You can do this as little or as much as you want really. You just don’t want to do more than 10 breaths or so at a time because you may hyperventilate and get dizzy. I usually recommend doing about 10 breaths in the morning and 10 breaths later in the day. But you can add or subtract from that depending on how well you tolerate the exercise.

The concern i have is, with COPD, aur is trapped. If i open my lower lobes more, doesn't the air get trapped even more?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

That’s a good question. You definitely need to exhale through pursed lips for twice as long as what you’re breathing in. It’s important to open those alveoli because that where the exchange of gases takes place.

Do I at anytime hold my breath while using the spirometer? Or do i just breathe normally? At the end of each inhale, I remove the mouthpiece from my mouth and then place the mouthpiece back into my mouth when I'm ready to perform another inhale. I have the Voldyne 2500 and the pulmonary doctor told me to perform the breathing exercises 2X a day 10-14 reps each time.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

9 күн бұрын

Yes, if you’re used to doing it and are getting good volumes, then you can add a breath hold.😄💗

As I was reading thru the comments, I read that where a persons readings should be on the spirometer is based upon age and height. I'm 72 and am 5'8" and weigh 164. What parameters would you suggest?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

6 ай бұрын

Between 1400-1500😊

Is standing a better way than sitting? I was able to get a higher number standing, thank you

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

8 күн бұрын

Yes! You are right on the money! Your lungs can expand more if you’re standing depending on your body!!

Were the numbers on that device MlL.!????

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

3 ай бұрын

They should be on the middle section.

I was do in it wrong thanks

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Ай бұрын

Happy it helped!!

I had a thoracentesis procedure in May last year and wasn't given an incentive spirometer to use after I was discharged from the hospital. I now have Actilectasis. Can using the incentive spirometer help expand my affected lung?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

6 ай бұрын

Yes, it actually works very well for atelectasis!

What do you do if you do not have the machine

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

Check out my Breathing Exercise videos! Those videos do not have any equipment.

Im a 5 foot female 33 how much should my goal be :) Thank you for posting :)

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

2 ай бұрын

Between 1950-2000. You’re welcome!!

Hi. Is it ok to use the airlife 4000 ml instead of the 2500 ml? I could not find a 2500 ml spirometer same as the one you used in this video. Thank you.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

22 күн бұрын

Yes! It will work the same way!

Can anyone use this OR only if u r bk from hospital after sm respiratory problem

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

7 ай бұрын

Anyone will benefit from its use!

HI ! Thanks for your presentation. I have Pulmonary Fibrosis. Would a spirometer help my lungs, do you think ? If so, where can I buy one ? Thanks.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

Hi! The spirometer can help strengthen your respiratory muscles and make you take deeper, more intentional breaths. It won’t help with the fibrosis itself, but can help with symptom control! You can find a similar one in my Amazon Store. www.amazon.com/shop/conquering_copd/list/3GADB64GEL4A?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_aipsflist_aipsfconquering_copd_73QT2E7WCC50KTDPRS3S

@pmartin7397

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I just got one in the post. Another video recommends holding your breath for six seconds. But, you didn't mention it yourself ? So far, I can't hold my breath at all. 😢 A bit confused about that. Any advice appreciated.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

@@pmartin7397 I’ve heard people say that, but my personal opinion is that it’s not necessary. This is meant to help you breathe from deeper in your lungs while working your respiratory muscles. When you inhale slowly, there’s no need to hold your breath.

We prescribed these all the time in the hospital. Strangely, when I tried to find one for my mother as an outpatient I came up blank. Any idea where these are sold on the retail side?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

6 ай бұрын

Amazon carries them!

@girlanonymous

6 ай бұрын

They have them on Amazon

looking for online pulmonary rehabilitation certificates, could you please recommend one. thanks

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

8 күн бұрын

Are you asking about Pulmonary Rehab certification or a paper certificate for people completing pulmonary rehab?

@newrozazizgasht859

8 күн бұрын

Dear Elizabeth thanks for your reply My PhD program is on implementing pulmonary rehabilitation, I am well qualified but still need a certificate to be able to apply the program Therefore I am looking for an online course which provides a certificate on completion.

Aren't you supposed to hold breath after inhaling?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

3 ай бұрын

You can add a breath hold for 3-5 seconds once your muscles are stronger. If you breathe in slowly from the bottom to the top, keeping the blue ball in between the arrows, you’re keeping your lungs open for the duration of the inhale. I don’t typically recommend it starting off because most people will focus on the breath hold rather than the technique.

Can you use it even if you haven't had surgery to strengthen your lungs

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! It’s a great way to exercise your lungs.

does this remove your "oxygen hunger"? im having a hard time weaning off because everytime i remove my nasal cannula, i start to become so weak and my chest tightens. but when i put it back i started to feel better again.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

3 ай бұрын

It really depends on why your oxygen is low. What this does it strengthen in respiratory muscles and forces you to breathe easier, opening up your smaller airways in the base of your lungs.

For the drum part you're lifting, where do you look to see where it lands? Is it the top of it or the middle of it?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure which part you’re asking about. The part that has the numbers is what you watch to get the measurements. The second one with the blue dot is what you watch to know if you’re breathing in correctly. The blue dot should hover in the middle.

@joshturner707

10 ай бұрын

I have same ? On piston do you read top of piston or middle to tell you what # you are at

@1rocknroy

7 ай бұрын

@@joshturner707 top

How many times at each session should you do the exercise? Also, can you suggest good book for maintaining healthy breathing when you do not have COPD? Thank you.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

2 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/3qYt4ez Also, I would do 5-10 breaths in one session. It’s easy to hyperventilate if you do too many in a row. Space sessions out a couple of hours in between. I hope this helps!

Hi,I'm from the UK 🇬🇧 where can I buy one of these from?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

You can order similar ones from Amazon. Look up either: Incentive Spirometer or Volume Exerciser. You can also ask your doctor or find a local home health equipment store.

Some have mentioned holding your breath for 3 seconds after the initial inhale. What are your thoughts on that?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

You want to hold the middle blue ball steady, so you’re not holding your breath. The only way to keep the toggle steady is to take in a slow deep breath.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

If you stop sucking in and hold your breath, the ball will drop.

@billygenewise

Жыл бұрын

They say after the ball drops from running out of air from a slow inhale to hold breath for 3 seconds I saw in 2 other videos but wasn't sure why

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

@@billygenewise well, I’m honestly not sure, but I don’t think it would hurt.

How do you clean this device and how often?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

8 ай бұрын

Hi! It really depends on how often you use it. You can take off the mouthpiece and corrugated tubing. Then soak in warm soapy water for 15 minutes and rinse. Let it air dry.

Should you try to breathe out and 0:10 empty your lungs before inhaling?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

2 ай бұрын

You can do that if you’re able.

Do you have adult and children Spirometer separately

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

They are different.

Hello,what is the average reading on this device? I had a pulmonary embolism last and i have got one of these,my average reading is 1500 until i cant breathe anymore

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

17 күн бұрын

Hey! The “normal” values are based on age, height, and sex. Trying Googling Incentive Spirometer values chart. You can use a chart to determine what yours should be!

Is this safe to use after experiencing bruised ribs trauma?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great question. Yes, it’s actually recommended for to people who have suffered from rib fractures/bruising.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth how should I clean after each use? I currently have Pulmonary fibrosis.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

3 ай бұрын

You can take the corrugated tubing and mouthpiece off. Let them soak in warm soapy water for 15 minutes, rinse, and let air dry. 🫁💗

@Ladykaykay

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!💕

Do you do it, just one time? Or do you do it as many times as you can in, let’s say a one minute period?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

6 ай бұрын

About 10 breaths every hour that you’re awake if you are recovering from a surgery. If you’re using it as a lung exerciser, then 2 to 3 times a day as tolerated. No more than 10 breaths at a time because it’s easy to hyperventilate and become dizzy if you do too much at once!

@robertduchaine8464

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the info!@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

I was told that I have “a degree of emphezema.” Could I use this to strengthen my lungs? If so, how often per day and how many repetitions per use?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

You can use it to strengthen your lungs! I recommend up to 10x’s daily about 5-10 breaths each time. Stop and rest if you get dizzy.

@craigh.9810

Жыл бұрын

@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth Thank you for the advice!!!

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

@@craigh.9810 you’re welcome!

Does this spirometer strengthen the muscles in your lungs?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

10 ай бұрын

It does help strengthen your lungs/respiratory muscles while also allowing you take a lone deep breath at the same time.

I keep it between the arrows but the other does not go up much

@stephenmcgraw3610

8 ай бұрын

If the piston don’t rise is it because my lungs need more exercise

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

8 ай бұрын

Yes, it just takes practice!

@stephenmcgraw3610

8 ай бұрын

@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeththanks

@stephenmcgraw3610

8 ай бұрын

Ever since I had covid in the pass it seems like my lungs are not as good for singing lately Maybe this exercise will help me you think

Mam pls send buying link for india. I couldn't get it here.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry, this is the only link that I have. It’s called a Volume Exerciser or an Inventive Spirometer.

@SathishKumar-yp6kt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

My spirometer is made by the same company as yours - Airlife, but the markings or measurements on mine are doubled even though the unit is ML. (The highest number is 4000 ml) . It is also the same size with I base on your hand size. I’m wondering if this is a big error. Have you seen what I’m describing with other Airlife spirometers?

@1rocknroy

7 ай бұрын

I received mine from Ebay today. Amazon's cost around $44 (5000 ml) and eBay's about $11 (4000 ml). I'm happy with the 4k max. $33 happier. :)

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

7 ай бұрын

Good to know!

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

7 ай бұрын

Can you tell if the canister is larger as well?

@bp50blu

6 ай бұрын

@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth From what I can see, it looks like it’s the sane size.

@annebonney5259

5 ай бұрын

No one ever gave directions for this. Thank you for your crystal clear presentation. Have gained 1,000 ml in volume!

How many times do you reps while doing this?😇

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

2 ай бұрын

5-10 breaths at a time!

How do you clean the spirometer

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

You take the mouthpiece and tubing off, then wash with warm/soapy water and let it air dry before putting the pieces back together.

@jamesforman6587

8 ай бұрын

Just put it in mouthwash and then rinse it off

Do you inhale through your nose or mouth?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

Your mouth in order to use the mouthpiece.

Where can I get one?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/shop/conquering_copd/list/3GADB64GEL4A?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_aipsflist_aipsfconquering_copd_73QT2E7WCC50KTDPRS3S That’s the link to my Amazon Store. Click on Breathing Aids and you’ll see one. It looks a little different than this one.

Elizabeth, can you overuse these devices...spirometer, the breather, acapella, PEP...use all in one day, twice a day, with severe COPD?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

11 ай бұрын

It’s always possible to overuse or overdue anything. It’s best to start small and build up tolerance. It also depends on what your symptoms are because all of the devices do different things. Always listen to your body.💗🫁

I never used it. Is it too late for me to use it? It’s been over one year. Now I am suffering, the side effects, shortness of breath.

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

Жыл бұрын

No, it’s good to use anytime.

@chefofthefuture5565

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I really appreciate the response back.

@chefofthefuture5565

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@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth thank you so much I really appreciate the response back Greatly appreciate it.

@chefofthefuture5565

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Thank you so much for the response back it is good to know greatly appreciate you

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

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@@chefofthefuture5565 you’re welcome!

How much do you try in a half hour or how long in a hour

@butchcarroll477

7 ай бұрын

How many times do you do it in a 30 minute s or hour

@butchcarroll477

7 ай бұрын

Tell me how minutes in a hour or 30 minutes

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

7 ай бұрын

If you’re recovering from a surgery, about 10 breaths an hour. If you’re doing it as a lung exercise, then twice daily at 10 breaths or as tolerated.

How many times each time? 20 ?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

8 ай бұрын

I recommend around 10 so that you don’t hyperventilate.

Are u still a pulmonary specialist?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

6 ай бұрын

Yes, I’m a respiratory therapist.😊🫁

@h22eh6

6 ай бұрын

@@BreatheBetterwithElizabethI have this same tool. I’m going to use it twice a day like u recommend. I’m chronic asthmatic

Whats a good goal for 35 year old male

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

7 ай бұрын

What’s your height?

@icebergslim9897

7 ай бұрын

@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth 5'10

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

7 ай бұрын

A good estimation would be around 2950, but this has MANY variables so I wouldn’t get too hung up on the numbers.

@icebergslim9897

7 ай бұрын

@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth thanks for the response

She covered her mouth and face and its not clear

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

10 ай бұрын

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You forgot to breath out first

Mine looks just like that but mine starts at 500 and goes to 4000. Where do we need it to be to ensure our lungs are healthy?

@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth

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There’s no exact number because it all depends on your age and height. Each spirometer comes with an instruction sheet that helps you calculate your range.