Respiratory training with a specific device in cystic fibrosis: A prospective study  R. Sartori, E. Barbi, F. Poli, L. Ronfani, F. Marchetti, A. Amaddeo, A. Ventura  Journal of Cystic Fibrosis  Volume 7, Issue 4, Pages 313-319 (July 2008) DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2007.12.003 Copyright © 2007 European Cystic Fibrosis Society Terms and Conditions

Fig. 1 Spiro Tiger. Description: Held unit with specific valve and respiratory pouch. Personal training target values are entered into the basic unit and serve to monitor the breathing frequency and depth during training. The display provides instruction such as “breathe faster” and a bar shows the respiration depth. The breathing frequency is paced by a moving light and brief sounds. In case of substantial deviation from the ideal training frequency, the Spiro Tiger ® issues optical and acoustic warnings. The data collected during a training session are passed by cable to the basic station where they are monitored and stored. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis 2008 7, 313-319DOI: (10.1016/j.jcf.2007.12.003) Copyright © 2007 European Cystic Fibrosis Society Terms and Conditions

Fig. 2 Graphical representation of FEV1 values in patients with good compliance. Each number represents a patient. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis 2008 7, 313-319DOI: (10.1016/j.jcf.2007.12.003) Copyright © 2007 European Cystic Fibrosis Society Terms and Conditions

Fig. 3 Graphical representation of FEV1 values in patients with low and no compliance. Each number represents a patient, the two patient with no adherence are represented in dotted lines. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis 2008 7, 313-319DOI: (10.1016/j.jcf.2007.12.003) Copyright © 2007 European Cystic Fibrosis Society Terms and Conditions