Questions about Kan-Breathe.

As you breathe out through it, the stainless steel ball lifts and flutters on its seat. That creates gentle vibration and back pressure in your airways, which helps loosen mucus so it's easier to cough up.

Two to five minutes, once in the morning and once in the evening. If you haven't cleared any mucus by then, you can keep going for up to 10 to 15 minutes. Go at a pace that suits your health and age.

Start with the small ball if you're new to it, have lower lung strength, or it's for a child aged 7 to 12. Most adults move to the large ball over time.

Adults, and children from 7 with adult supervision. If you have a medical condition, check with your doctor or physio before you start.

It varies. Some people feel mucus loosen in their first session, others after a week or two of regular use.

A gentle fluttering in your chest and throat as you breathe out. It shouldn't hurt. If you feel light headed, stop, rest and breathe normally, then go a little slower.

Both use a steel ball that flutters as you breathe out. Kan-Breathe is made in Australia and comes with two balls in the box, so you don't have to choose a model based on lung capacity before you buy.

No. A puffer delivers medicine. Kan-Breathe has no medicine in it and doesn't replace your puffer. It uses your own breath and gentle vibration to help loosen mucus, and works alongside the care your doctor prescribes.

Yes. Kan-Breathe isn't a replacement for medication. Keep following your doctor's advice, and check with your doctor or physio before you start.

Twist the head anti-clockwise, remove the ball, and wash the parts in lukewarm soapy water. Let it dry, then put it back together. It takes about a minute.

For hygiene, each person should have their own Kan-Breathe.

Yes. There's no medicine, battery or pressurised canister inside, just plastic and a stainless steel ball, so there's nothing for the heat to spoil. It's pocket sized and easy to keep in the glovebox or a handbag.

Yes. Kan-Breathe is a Class 1 medical device included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, ARTG ID 391310.

Yes. You have 30 days after receiving it to request a return, as long as it's unused and in its original packaging. Email info@kanbreathe.com.au to start a return. Our refund policy has the full details.

Orders are dispatched from Brisbane within 2 to 5 business days, and you'll get a tracking number by email as soon as it's on its way.