Inspiratory Muscle Training - Contraindications

• Inspiratory muscle training is NOT recommended for patients with a history of spontaneous pneumothorax
• Inspiratory muscle training is only recommended for patients with a history of traumatic pneumothorax after complete recovery
• Inspiratory muscle training is NOT suitable for asthma patients who have low symptom perception and who suffer from frequent sever exacerbations
• Inspiratory muscle training is NOT suitable for anyone who has recently experienced a perforated eardrum
• Anyone who is under the age of 16 should only use POWERbreathe with supervision from an adult