Flutter Instructions for Use & Applications


Stage 1 - Mucus Loosening and Mucus Motion

1. Gather supplies, relax and assume correct posture and position.

2. Slowly inhale beyond a normal breath, but do not fill lungs completely.

3. Hold breath for 2 to 3 seconds.

4. Place FLUTTER in mouth, adjust angle, keep cheeks stiff.

5. Exhale through FLUTTER at a reasonably fast but not too forceful speed.

6. Exhale beyond a normal breath, but do not empty lungs completely.

7. Attempt to suppress cough.

8. Repeat steps above for 5 to 10 breaths.

Stage 2 - Mucus Removal

9. Slowly inhale, filling lungs completely.

10. Hold breath for 2 to 3 seconds.

11. Place FLUTTER in mouth, adjust angle, keep cheeks stiff.

12. Exhale forcefully through FLUTTER as completely as possible.

13. Repeat steps 9 through 12 once or twice.

14. Initiate cough (of huff) manoeuvre. Return to step 2 and repeat full sequence until lungs are clear or therapy is over.

15. Additional sessions may be added if necessary.

16. Clean FLUTTER and store in a clean, dry location.

For Suffers Of

Chronic Bronchitis

Bronchiectasis

Emphysema

Asthma

Cystic Fibrosis

Regular sessions with the Flutter of between 5 to 15 minutes produce a beneficial effect, equivalent to that delivered by physiotherapy techniques. Both children and adults can master the technique for use, allowing people of all ages to gain relief quickly and easily, whenever required.

Flutter should not be used by patients with the following conditions

Pneumothorax

Severe tuberculosis

Haemoptysis (coughing up blood)