POWERbreathe Inspiratory Muscle Trainer (Medic Plus) is ideal for: Patients with medical conditions such as COPD, Heart Failure, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Phrenic Neuropathy and Neuromuscular Disease. Patients following thoracic surgery or ventilator weaning. Patients diagnosed with Breathing Pattern Disorders who perform minimal physical activity. ABOUT POWERBREATHE MEDIC PLUS POWERbreathe Medic Plus is a Inspiratory Muscle Training device (IMT) scientifically proven to strengthen the respiratory muscles, reducing breathlessness, improving exercise tolerance and enhancing quality of life in a wide range of patients. POWERbreathe Medic Plus is the second generation of POWERbreathe Medic RMT devices. POWERbreathe Medic Plus Features: 65% improvement in airflow dynamics compared to POWERbreathe Medic Classic Pressure Threshold training Improved, more comfortable mouthpiece Easy, visible load adjustment (no need to remove cover as with Medic Classic) Mechanically adjustable variable load settings (9 - 78cmH2O) BENEFIT TO PATIENTS OF USING THE POWERBREATHE MEDIC PLUS These benefits were the findings of trials and research in which the original POWERbreathe Medic Classic was the intervention used. Increase in quality of life Reduction in drug intake by up to 75% Non-invasive treatment Drug-free with no side effects or drug interactions The first non pharmacological treatment for respiratory disease Clinically proven by a wealth of research Continuous research leads a program of development and new products Increases whole body’s capacity to undertaken activity or exercise Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is part of the NICE guidelines for RMT Training adjunct for Pulmonary Rehab Can be used straight out of the box USE AND CARE HOW TO USE: Put the nose-clip on so that it pushes your nostrils together (this is optional but prevents you from breathing in through your nose). Breathe in quickly and forcefully through your POWERbreathe for 30 breaths twice a day (preferably morning and night so you allow your inspiratory muscles time to recover in between sessions). This is the scientifially proven training regimen. As your inspiratory muscle strength and stamina improve, adjust and increase the resistance. Within a few days your inspiratory muscles will feel stronger; within 3-weeks you’ll feel less breathless; and within 4 weeks activities will feel easier. Full instructions are provided in the accompanying user manual. CLEANING: Your POWERbreathe will be exposed to saliva during use. We recommend that a few times a week your POWERbreathe should be soaked in warm water for about 10 minutes (see your POWERbreathe Manual for full details). Once a week your POWERbreathe should be soaked in a mild cleansing solution instead of water, using the POWERbreathe Cleansing Tablets - only 1 tablet is required each time.