CPAP’s single pressure is too strong to exhale against. Bi-level ventilation with 2 positive pressures, a stronger pressure to inhale and a second much more reduced pressure to exhale against will assist in moving air into and out of the lungs. #15in100 #15Facts #BreathingMuscle

Our 3D printed noninvasive ventilation (NIV) kits for dolls are available at a reduced price, just in time for holiday gift shopping at breathewithmdinc.square.site. Proceeds benefit our Breathe with MD, Inc. mission and programs. We greatly appreciate your support.

Beanies! Choose from pom-pom or cuffed in multiple colors. Perfect for warming up in cold weather, available until midnight EST on 11/12, and ship anywhere in the world around 11/21… Order at bonfire.com/beanies-for-br…. These are a fun way to show your support.

LESS THAN 2 HOURS LEFT to save on our logo shirts at bonfire.com/breathe-with-m… These can ship anywhere in the world. Reduced prices end at Midnight Eastern, 11/5. All proceeds go to the mission and programs of Breathe with MD, Inc. #NeuromuscularDisease

It’s a fact that unventilated supplemental oxygen can worsen breathing if the individual’s respiratory muscles are weakened. Learn more at breathewithmd.org/oxygen-caution…. #15in100 #15Facts #BreathingMuscleWeakness #MuscularDystrophy #NeuromuscularDisease

Have you been following our 15 Facts about breathing muscle weakness in Neuromuscular Disease? See them at breathewithmd.org/15facts.html. The page is updated after each fact is shared on social media. #15in100 #15Facts #BreathingMuscleWeakness #NeuromuscularDisease

Sleep studies in NMD often attribute apneas and hypopneas only to obstructive and central apnea instead of weak inspiratory muscles. This can lead to incorrect equipment being prescribed. Ensure your sleep study includes monitoring of both O2 sat and CO2. #15in100 #15Facts

For those who are living with NMD and residing in the US, we offer the following: Free Respiratory Information Cards - breathewithmd.org/respiratoryinf… Free Fingertip Pulse Oximeters -breathewithmd.org/requestpulseox… Free respiratory supplies - breathewithmd.org/supplies-progr…

UNIQUE GIFT FOR THE NONINVASIVE VENTILATION USER OR CLINICIAN - Our 3D printed and hand-painted NIV kits for fashion dolls are available at breathewithmdinc.square.site. Net proceeds benefit our mission and programs. #DollWhoWearsMechanicalVentilation #NoninvasiveVentilation

Pulse oximetry can be used as a tool to monitor one's self or a loved one with Neuromuscular Disease and can help to determine if a respiratory problem is present. See details at breathenvs.com/basic-info-and… under the heading, "Oximetry Feedback Protocol." #15in100 #15Facts

Watch our posts starting on 11/29 to learn about opps to give and receive! We have a giveaway opp for those who live with an NMD and reside in the US. Entries will start on #GivingTuesday and end on 12/2 at 11:59 p.m. EST. On 12/3, we will announce winners.

Did you get our November email? If not, view it here 👉🏻conta.cc/3Vaf1Q8. #BreathingMuscleWeakness #NeuromuscularDisease #MuscularDystrophy #GivingTuesday

Please consider making a gift to our nonprofit today via facebook.com/donate/7008520… or via breathewithmd.org/donate.html which also includes details on mailing a check. We need and greatly appreciate your support! #GivingTuesday #NeuromuscularDisease #MuscularDystrophy

Today is the last day to give on our #GivingTuesday fundraiser at facebook.com/donate/7008520…. We are inching ever closer to our goal. Can you help us reach it? We appreciate your support! #NeuromuscularDisease #MuscularDystrophy #BreathingMuscleWeakness

Still undecided about our 20 Mile Walk? Check out our FAQs document here: breathewithmd.org/uploads/3/5/5/… Register here, by scrolling to the bottom of the page: breathewithmd.org/wc.html #BreathingMuscleWeakness #MuscularDystrophy #20MileWalkForBwMD

#MechanicalVentilation themed gifts at breathewithmdinc.square.site Proceeds benefit the Breathe with MD, Inc. programs for individuals living with Neuromuscular Disease. #NeuromuscularDisease #MuscularDystrophy #NoninvasiveVentilation #Tracheostomy #InvasiveVentilation

Today is #GivingTuesday. Help us expand our reach, enhance our programs, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve by making a contribution on our secure Breathe with MD, Inc. website donation page at breathewithmd.org/donate.html. We greatly appreciate your support.

Did you see our December update? Check it out at conta.cc/4as0kzW. #BreathingMuscleWeakness #NeuromuscularDisease #MuscularDystrophy

The opportunity to make a contribution to the Breathe with MD, Inc. mission and programs in 2023 is coming to an end. Donate at breathewithmd.org/donate.html. We greatly appreciate your support; we would not exist for the Neuromuscular Disease community without it!

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