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The PrO2Health Connected Platform protocol will work if someone can do three breaths. Typically, they will be able to do more in the next session. Just like weight training and other physical conditioning, the effort put forth each session leads to imp...
Training with PrO2, while injured, maintains aerobic capacity when individuals cannot do usual exercise routines. It has been shown to enable the return to competition earlier and with greater lung capacity. The PrO2 training regime has been used acros...
Dysarthria is a speech disorder that affects the muscles used for speech production. It can result from damage to the nervous system, which may be caused by conditions such as stroke, brain injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or cerebral p...
Tidal breath (TD) is normal breathing that occurs rhythmically and involuntarily. It is the process of inhaling and exhaling air during regular respiration. Tidal volume is the air breathed in and out during each breath in a resting state. Tidal breath...
Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) is the air a person can forcefully inhale after a normal tidal volume inhalation. Tidal volume refers to the normal air breathed in and out during regular, quiet breathing. Inspiratory Reserve Volume represents the addi...
Inspiratory Vital Capacity (IVC) refers to the maximum volume of air a person can inhale after a normal exhalation. It measures lung function and is often used in pulmonary function tests to assess respiratory health. IVC is one of the components of vi...
Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) is the additional air a person can forcibly exhale after a normal tidal volume exhalation. In other words, the maximum volume of air that can be breathed out forcefully after a normal breath. ERV is one of the lung volum...
Total lung capacity (TLC) is the maximum air the lungs can hold after inhaling as much air as possible. It is the sum of several lung volumes, including tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume. Pulmonary function tests c...
The PrO2 is a precision-engineered Bluetooth device linking to tablets or cell phones that offers unique patented measurements of respiratory performance in real-time. It incorporates the proven inspiratory muscle training (IMT) protocol of the Test of...
In COPD, lung scarring occurs, and some lung volumes may be lost. This is due to hyperinflation and mechanical disadvantage, creating poorer operational circumstances for diaphragm movement. IMT does not repair lung damage. By having stronger inspirato...
Ventilation/Perfusion (V/Q) matching refers to the matching of ventilation (airflow) and perfusion (blood flow) in the lungs. This process is crucial for efficient gas exchange, which involves the exchange of oxygen (O2) from the air into the bloodstre...
Peak systemic oxygen extraction (pEO2) refers to the maximum amount of oxygen the body extracts from the bloodstream during intense physical activity or high metabolic demand. This measurement is often used in exercise physiology and sports science to ...
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) is a mechanical ventilation technique used in respiratory therapy and intensive care medicine. It involves applying a constant positive pressure to the airways during the expiratory phase of the respiratory cycle...
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs when fluid accumulates in the lungs, leading to respiratory distress without being caused by heart-related issues. Unlike cardiogenic pulmonary edema, associated with heart failure, noncardiogenic pulmonary edema o...
Telehealth uses digital information and communication technologies like computers and mobile devices to remotely access and manage healthcare services. It encompasses various healthcare services, including consultations, diagnoses, monitoring, and trea...
Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing, which can occur due to various reasons, such as neurological disorders, structural abnormalities, or muscular problems affecting the throat or esophagus. If severe, it can lead to problems with eating, drinkin...
Dyspnea is the medical term for shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. It can range from mild, temporary discomfort to severe, chronic difficulty that can be debilitating. Dyspnea is often associated with conditions affecting the heart or lungs, ...
Respiratory Muscle Strength (RMS) refers to the force-generating capacity of the muscles involved in breathing, particularly the diaphragm, intercostal muscles, and accessory muscles of respiration. These muscles are crucial in expanding and contractin...
Residual Volume (RV) is the air volume remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalation. It's vital for assessing lung hyperinflation, often seen in obstructive lung diseases.
Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) is a respiratory physiology parameter that represents the volume of air present in the lungs at the end of passive expiration. It is the amount of air that remains in the lungs after a normal tidal breath is exhaled. ...
