- Do not make changes to any prescribed medication or treatment program without consulting your doctor.
- Do not use Zemaflux if you are suffering from a ruptured eardrum.
- To prevent transmission of infections, do not share this device with other users, such as family members or friends.
- This device is designed for exercising your Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) muscles only. No other use is intended or implied.
- Persons under the age of 16 years should only use this device with supervision from an adult.
- Not suitable for use by children under the age of six years.
- When using this device you should feel resistance when inhaling but it should not cause pain.
- If you feel any pain when using this device you should stop immediately and consult your doctor.
- If you are suffering from a cold or respiratory tract infection, we advise that you do not use this device until symptoms have disappeared. If in doubt consult your doctor.
- Consult your medical advisor before using this device if you have any of the following conditions: collapsed lung; pulmonary hypertension; large bullae on chest x-ray; marked osteoporosis with history or rib fractures.
- For health and hygiene reasons this product cannot be returned once used.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) muscle training with this device is not recommended for patients with certain conditions, such as: Asthma patients who have low symptom perception and suffer from frequent, severe exacerbations or with abnormally low perception of dyspnea; Patients with ruptured eardrum or other conditions of the ear; Patients with marked elevated left ventricular end-diastolic volume and pressure; Patients with worsening heart failure signs or symptoms after exercise. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
CLEANING
As Zemaflux is exposed to saliva during use, we recommend washing in warm soapy water after use. Remove the mouthpiece and wash. Place the open end of the device under a tap and run water through it to flush out any impurities. Shake dry and leave parts to air dry.