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Breathe-Link Software

What is Breathe-Link software compatible with?
What architecture will the MAC software work on?
Does the Breathe-Link import and export feature (K4/K5) need to be connected to a computer during the training session or can it be retrieved at a later date?
How many user profiles can I store on the Breathe-Link K4 and K5 software?
I have K5 Breathe-Link version 1.0 and wish to install the latest software, will my data be lost?
The graphics seem to be slow and unresponsive
Can I download results from my POWERbreathe K-Series device to my PC/MAC?
Can I upload results saved on Breathe-Link software from my PC/MAC to my POWERbreathe K-Series device?

Cleaning

How to clean your POWERbreathe K-Series device
Can you soak POWERbreathe in a mixture of 50% vinegar to disinfect it?
How to clean your POWERbreathe Classic or Plus IMT device
What cleaning solution should l use?
Is POWERbreathe dishwasher and microwave safe?

General Questions

Can the POWERbreathe Trysafe Filter be safely used on more than one occasion?
What is the POWERbreathe Trysafe Filter made of?
Does POWERbreathe increase V02max?
What are the POWERbreathe mouthpieces made of?
I sometimes get neck strain when using my POWERbreathe – why?
I’ve heard that expiratory training doesn’t work, why is this?
Does adding expiratory training improve the benefits of inspiratory training?
I’ve heard that if you do combined expiratory training and inspiratory training you get twice the effect. Is this true?
I’ve heard that expiratory muscle training works as well as inspiratory muscle training; is that true?
If most of the work of breathing is done by the inspiratory muscles, is there any point in training the expiratory muscles?

K-Series FAQs

How do I add users to a K4 or K5 device?
How do I replace the battery in my K-Series device and is there a charge?
Does my K-Series model ever need re-calibrating for maintaining accuracy?
In Auto mode, will it increase automatically through the levels from V.Light to V. Heavy as I improve?
How do I attach a face mask to my K3
What’s the difference between KH1 and the K5?
What’s the difference between the K4 and K5?
Custom routine performed on the POWERbreathe unit; what will the load session show?
In Auto training mode what does the levels settings mean?
On the K3, why does the graph only show 36 results when the session number shows higher than 36?

Shaker FAQs

Will the Shaker also improve lung function similar to POWERbreathe?
What research has been produced to show the Shaker’s effectiveness in comparison to other devices (flutter)?

Suitability

Is POWERbreathe suitable for someone with pulmonary fibrosis?
Could there be any problems for a person using the POWERbreathe if they have a hiatus hernia?
Is there a minimum age for using POWERbreathe?
I suffer from COPD and asthma – is a POWERbreathe device suitable?

Troubleshooting Classic & Plus

I’m unable to breathe through my POWERbreathe since moving up a level. Why?
Is there a difference between the POWERbreathe Plus special edition black (HR) and the red POWERbreathe Plus (HR)?
Why is there is no resistance when I breathe in through my POWERbreathe Classic?

Troubleshooting K-Series

The POWERbreathe K-Series seems to lose connection with Breathe-link application when inactive for some time
The values produced on the POWERbreathe K-Series device and Breathe-Link IMT suite do not correlate
The POWERbreathe unit load result is a different measurement compared to the Breathe-link software pressure result
When I start up the Breathe-Link Software I get ‘invalid device connected’
The POWERbreathe K-Series device fails to operate when plugged into my PC/MAC
On the K5 Pro screen, during a breath, pressure load seems to drop off rapidly mid breath
Why do I sometimes get weird spikes on my graphs?
When I increase and decrease the training load the POWERbreathe device seems to lock up
During an Auto and Manual training session I cannot adjust the training loads for the first 5 breaths with the load adjuster
I cannot change the load for the first two breaths in all training modes
My K-Series device is not charging
During a training/test session the POWERbreathe fails to count down the breaths
During a training session the POWERbreathe breath-counter skips/jumps a breath
I keep getting a message about cleaning the valve
After 5 breaths or more I cannot open the valve, or the valve fails to open, or the valve closes on me – why?
When I reach breath 5 the valve fails to open
Why does there appear to be no resistance for the first two breaths?

Using POWERbreathe IMT

What is the optimal time between the two POWERbreathe IMT sessions?
Do you breathe in quickly and expel slowly or other way around?
Can children use POWERbreathe?
Can I still use POWERbreathe if I have a cold?
Is training with POWERbreathe painful?
If I stop training will I lose the benefits?
Do I have to train twice a day for ever more?
How often do I need to use POWERbreathe?

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