The increase of lung capacity using the Lung Master (Pulmonary Exerciser)
Presenter Type
UNO Undergraduate Student
Other
Molecular and Biomedical Biology
Advisor Information
Dr. Myers from Department of Biomechanics
Location
CEC RM #201/205/209
Presentation Type
Poster
Poster Size
36" x 48"
Start Date
22-3-2024 10:30 AM
End Date
22-3-2024 11:45 AM
Abstract
A pulmonary exerciser (Lung Master) is a breathing device used for the respiratory treatment and rehabilitation of chronic breathlessness syndrome. The pulmonary exerciser achieves this by creating resistance during inhalation and exhalation, ultimately strengthening, and increasing durability in the respiratory muscle. Depending on the resistance level, the pulmonary exerciser forces the lung muscle to work more strenuously and gradually build breathing muscles. This study focuses on determining how the pulmonary exerciser improves lung capacity in healthy individuals, enhancing overall lung functioning. We intend to enroll two groups of healthy individuals: one aged between 19 and 35 years and another between 65 and 80 years, all without respiratory or chronic conditions. These participants will utilize the device at home, recording both the frequency and duration of usage over a period of one month. They will use the pulmonary exerciser at least once daily; the participants will sit upright and try to prolong the inhalation and exhalation breaths through the device for at least three seconds per breath for a total of five minutes. Before and after the one-month exercise intervention, participants will undergo spirometry tests to measure lung function.
The increase of lung capacity using the Lung Master (Pulmonary Exerciser)
CEC RM #201/205/209
A pulmonary exerciser (Lung Master) is a breathing device used for the respiratory treatment and rehabilitation of chronic breathlessness syndrome. The pulmonary exerciser achieves this by creating resistance during inhalation and exhalation, ultimately strengthening, and increasing durability in the respiratory muscle. Depending on the resistance level, the pulmonary exerciser forces the lung muscle to work more strenuously and gradually build breathing muscles. This study focuses on determining how the pulmonary exerciser improves lung capacity in healthy individuals, enhancing overall lung functioning. We intend to enroll two groups of healthy individuals: one aged between 19 and 35 years and another between 65 and 80 years, all without respiratory or chronic conditions. These participants will utilize the device at home, recording both the frequency and duration of usage over a period of one month. They will use the pulmonary exerciser at least once daily; the participants will sit upright and try to prolong the inhalation and exhalation breaths through the device for at least three seconds per breath for a total of five minutes. Before and after the one-month exercise intervention, participants will undergo spirometry tests to measure lung function.