Re: frog breathing
Kathleen Smith (ksmith(AT)u.washington.edu)
Thu, 3 Apr 1997 17:07:29 -0800 (PST)
Hi Annemie
I am a speech pathologist who works with people who use ventilators and
teach them frog breathing (glossopharyngeal breathing). It is handy to
learn for emergency purposes. I know of very few people who can use it in
place of breathing. The technique is basically gulping in air using your
tongue and mouth and vocal cords to push it down into your lungs. Its a
little tricky to do, really need someone to demonstrate and measure how
much you were able to get into your lungs.
Kathy Smith, M.S., C.C.C.
Augmentative Communication Center
Assistive Technology Clinic
University of Washington Medical Center
phone:(206)543-3134
email ksmith(AT)u.washington.edu
On Thu, 3 Apr 1997, Annemie Heselmans wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Does someone have experiences with frog breathing (glossopharyngeal breathing)?
>
> Annemie
>
>