PEP
Positive Expiratory Pressure
is used to relieve secretionary problems in patients with acute as well as chronic obstruktive lung diseases, such as:
- Cystic fibrosos
- Chronic bronchitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
and to prevent and treat postoperative atelectasis.
RMT
Respiratory Muscle Training
is used to build strength and endurance of the diaphragm in order to reduce dyspnea in connection with:
- Neuromuscular diseases
- Emphysema