Advice on power breathe and flutter.

[Lupino]

I’ve read that breathing exercises help with many lung conditions. I’ve COPD and take Braltus and ventolin if needed. Does any one have knowledge of Powerbreathe and Flutter devices, please? I’d really like to do more for my health and feel less constricted with breathing. With many thanks. xx🤗

[CDPO16]

Perhaps try blowing balloons up first. I was advised to do this by a chest consultant many years ago. Multi packs of plain balloons are very cheap.

[Lupino in reply to CDPO16]

Hello CPDO16, Thanks for your good suggestion. Will give it a try. 🤗

[Chocksaway in reply to CDPO16]

Does it really help?

[CDPO16 in reply to Chocksaway]

I would say yes in that when I first started I couldn't blow up a balloon for toffee but with perseverance I got quite good at it. It certainly did no harm and only costs a small amount of money compared to some of the very expensive aids advertised some of which are of dubious benefit.

[Gladwyn in reply to CDPO16]

Brilliant idea! 🎈

[CDPO16 in reply to Gladwyn]

It was good advice by that consultant.

[Gladwyn in reply to CDPO16]

Exactly!

[Egpa]

I use a AerobiKA that the hospital gave me, I started out with a flutter that my GP gave me but find it easier with a AerobiKA. I take ventolin then saline in my nebulizer first.

[Lupino in reply to Egpa]

Hello Egpa, Thankyou for your reply. So pleased that AerobiKa works for you. I’ll look this device up. I feel a little more optimistic with the many solutions. x 🤗

[Egpa in reply to Lupino]

Good luck, keep trying and you will find one that works for you.

[Alberta56 in reply to Lupino]

Like Egpa I love my prescribed AerobiKa.

[Lupino in reply to Alberta56]

Hello Alberta56,:Thanks for your reassuring reply. I’ll ask the GP during the next review. Stay well and safe. x🤗

[B0xermad]

Hi Lupino I use an acapella device and couldn't cope without it now as I have doubled my capacity for breathing better,the balloon idea is a great one

[Lupino in reply to B0xermad]

Hello BOxermad,Thank you. Good to hear from you and the super results using acapella. It’s good to be informed. Stay well and safe. x 🤗

[Biker88]

A physio told me that blowing through a straw into a litre bottle full of water has a similar affect to a flutter device. If you are in the UK you GP should be able to prescribe one fo you. Word of caution if you suffer from lung bleeds a flutter device or blowing into water is not recommended.

[Lupino in reply to Biker88]

Hello Biker, My sister had told me about the straw and water. A good way to see if a flutter device would be suitable. Thanks for your reply. x🤗

[vittorio]

Hi Lupino ... if you look on facebook , a company has been running adverts for " Flutter" devices for ages as well as a small portable version of the Nebuliser ...I have both ... - have a look and see what you think . I have had an older " flutter" device for some years and still works quite well to loosen the dreaded Mucus and the larger Nebuliser electric machine when things get really bad with the breathing bit ... so , good luck , -= both devices work ... !😃

[Lupino in reply to vittorio]

Thanks for your reply, vittorio. Gaining confidence with information. Stay well and safe. x🤗

[Spanielblue]

If I give the balloon blowing a go, how many per day, per week? It does sound a good idea so would like to see if it helps with my breathing.

[Kristicats]

I use a flutter device if I get congested. I also bought a devise from Amazon with little balls in it. You suck through a tube to make the balls jump up to exercise and improve your lungs.

[Lupino in reply to Kristicats]

Hello Chriskho, Thanks for your reply. Certainly regular use of some breathing device to ease congestion seems the way forward. Stay well and safe. x 🤗

[Chocksaway]

What is a flutter device?

[Lupino in reply to Chocksaway]

Hello Chockaway, I’ve found more information on Flutter on the British Lung Foundation website. It would seem to help clear mucous in the lungs by providing positive pressure and vibration in the lungs using this hand held device. I never stop learning! X 🤗

[Chocksaway in reply to Lupino]

Many thanks for that x