PEP Buddy’s Co-Founder on How COPD Patients Can Breathe Easier

PEP Buddy: How it Helps COPD Patients Breathe Easier

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects many people worldwide, but there are many common myths and misconceptions that people may have about the disease.

Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with COPD, it is important to understand what myths you may have heard and to learn the reality about COPD so you can better manage it each day. Here are five common misconceptions about COPD:

Common Misconceptions About COPD

• 1. Only People Who Smoke Get COPD: While smoking is a common cause of COPD, between 10-20% of people diagnosed with COPD have never smoked.
• 2. Only Older People Can Get COPD: COPD can affect younger people, especially those with certain medical conditions or genetic factors.
• 3. People With COPD Can’t Exercise: Exercise can improve COPD symptoms, increase energy, and reduce physical limitations.
• 4. COPD is Rare: COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide, with millions of people diagnosed globally.
• 5. COPD is Not Treatable: While there’s no cure, treatments such as medication, rehabilitation, and devices like PEP Buddy can significantly improve symptoms.

PEP Buddy: Better Breathing, Backed by Science

PEP Buddy is a simple, portable, clinically proven medical device that reduces breathlessness and allows COPD patients to increase their activity levels. It can also prevent significant declines in blood oxygen levels during physical activity.

Research Findings

Recent research conducted with over 30 COPD patients demonstrated that two-thirds of participants experienced reduced breathlessness while walking with the PEP Buddy device. Additionally, participants showed quicker recovery in breathlessness after walking and sustained blood oxygen levels.

Summary Points

• Pursed Lip Breathing: Reduces anxiety and regulates breathing by slowing down exhalation, improving oxygen exchange.
• Diaphragmatic Breathing: Strengthens the diaphragm, improving lung efficiency and reducing shortness of breath.
• Controlled Coughing: Clears mucus from the lungs without excessive fatigue, helping COPD patients manage airway blockage.
• Deep Breathing: Reduces stress, promotes relaxation, and improves lung function by focusing on slow, deep breaths.
• Coordinated Breathing: Ties breathing to movement, helping to manage anxiety during activities like lifting or climbing stairs.
• Huff Coughing: Helps clear mucus from the lungs more efficiently, reducing the need for excessive coughing.

Does Your Breathing Make Day-to-Day Activities Difficult?

PEP Buddy is an easy-to-use, portable, evidence-based device that helps reduce breathlessness, enabling you to increase activity levels and improve overall well-being. It is scientifically proven to be effective in clinical studies and designed to support your breathing through each day’s challenges.

Learn more about easing your shortness of breath with PEP Buddy today.