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A member asked:
I like to use an ambu bag for range of motion for my asthma i see kids on you tube do it and i want to do it to strenthing my lungs. thanks you chad.
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Won't do any good: In asthma, the major issue is obstruction of the airways bringing air to your lungs. An ambu bag won't do anything for you- you need to control the obstruction.
Answered 10/15/2015
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