POWERbreathe is drug free, suitable for almost anyone and should cause no harmful side effects when used properly. Please read the following precautions and contraindications to ensure that you use your POWERbreathe safely and appropriately. If you have any doubts about POWERbreathe’s suitability, or you have a medical condition, please consult your doctor. Precautions: Do not make changes to any prescribed medication or prescribed treatment programme without consulting your doctor. Do not use POWERbreathe if you are suffering from a ruptured eardrum. To prevent the potential transmission of infections, we recommend that you do not share your POWERbreathe with other users, including family members. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. POWERbreathe is designed for exercising your inspiratory muscles only. No other use is intended or implied. Anyone who is under the age of 16 should only use POWERbreathe with supervision from an adult. POWERbreathe contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 7 years. Whilst training with POWERbreathe you should feel resistance when inhaling but it should not be painful. If you should feel pain whilst using POWERbreathe, stop immediately and consult your doctor. Some users may experience slight ear discomfort when training with Medic Plus, especially if they are recovering from a cold. This is caused by inadequate equalisation of pressure between the mouth and ears. If symptoms persist, please consult your doctor. If you are suffering from a cold, sinusitis or respiratory tract infection, we advise that you do not use POWERbreathe until symptoms have disappeared. If in doubt, consult your doctor. Refer to your Healthcare Professional before using POWERbreathe if you have any of the following conditions: A history of spontaneous pneumothorax (a collapsed lung that was not due to traumatic injury e.g. broken rib), as it may lead to a recurrence of the condition. Pulmonary hypertension o Large bullae on chest x-ray Marked osteoporosis with history of rib fractures Desaturation during or following IMT (<94%) Contraindications Inspiratory muscle training, such as training with POWERbreathe, is not recommended for patients with certain conditions, including the following: Asthma patients who have low symptom perception and suffer from frequent, severe exacerbations or with an abnormally low perception of dyspnoea If you are suffering from a ruptured eardrum or any other condition of the ear Patients with marked elevated left ventricular end-diastolic volume and pressure Patients with worsening heart failure signs and symptoms after RMT / IMT If in doubt, consult your Healthcare Professional.
Hello, My ears pop when I use this device. Is that normal? Specifically when I breathe in with the device. Thanks Reply
Hi Adam and thank you for your enquiry. This does occasionally happen with some people but not often and can be the result of inadequate equalisation of pressure between the mouth and ears. We would suggest training on a lower/lighter setting until this passes. If it continues, however, it would be best to get it checked out by your medical professional. Reply
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