Easy as breathing.
A full session takes about 12–20 minutes. Loosen first, then clear. Repeat until your chest feels light.
Stage 1
Loosen the mucus
- 1Sit comfortably with good posture and relax.
- 2Breathe in slowly — more than a normal breath, but not completely full.
- 3Hold for 2–3 seconds.
- 4Put D-PEP in your mouth and tilt it until you feel the strongest vibration in your chest. Keep your cheeks firm.
- 5Breathe out through D-PEP at a steady, fairly quick pace using your tummy muscles.
- 6Breathe out more than normal, but don't empty your lungs completely.
- 7Try not to cough yet.
- 8Repeat for 5–10 breaths.
Stage 2
Clear it out
- 9Breathe in slowly until your lungs are completely full.
- 10Hold for 2–3 seconds.
- 11Put D-PEP in your mouth, tilt for maximum vibration, cheeks firm.
- 12Breathe out forcefully, as completely as you can.
- 13Repeat for 1–2 breaths.
- 14Now cough or huff to clear the mucus. Go back to Stage 1 and repeat until your chest feels clear.
Tip: feeling a little light-headed is normal — just don't push too far. Your health professional can tell you how often to use it.
Cleaning takes a minute
After each session, pull D-PEP apart into its four pieces — cap, steel ball, cone and pipe. Wash in warm soapy water, rinse well, and leave upside down to dry. Make sure everything is completely dry before clicking it back together, then store somewhere clean and dry.