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Pulmonary exerciser device is provided whereby in one embodiment respective inspiratory and expiratory stages are stacked, the former above the latter, in a generally vertical, elongated tubular chamber. The patient pulmonary system is coupled to an intermediate point, and respective balls are carri

Pulmonary exerciser device is provided whereby in one embodiment respective inspiratory and expiratory stages are stacked, the former above the latter, in a generally vertical, elongated tubular chamber. The patient pulmonary system is coupled to an intermediate point, and respective balls are carried in the expiratory and inspiratory chambers. Patient inhalation raises the lower ball, and patient exhalation raises the upper ball. Indicia are provided for incentive motivation and measurement of inspiration flow rate. Inspiration only is provided in other devices with provision for measurement and recording. In other devices, expiratory exercise is provided, with or without inspiratory exercise.

대표청구항 ▼

Spirometer apparatus comprising: (a) housing means including integral, operatively associated, alternately effectuated closable openings for inspiratory flow responsive and expiratory pressure means associated therewith; (b) indicating means, associated with said inspiratory flow means, for quantify

Spirometer apparatus comprising: (a) housing means including integral, operatively associated, alternately effectuated closable openings for inspiratory flow responsive and expiratory pressure means associated therewith; (b) indicating means, associated with said inspiratory flow means, for quantifying the inspiratory pulmonary condition of the user; and (c) said expiratory pressure means being of the positive end expiratory pressure type employing a deadweight force means operative against one of said openings in resistance to expiratory flow through the orifice.