Functional Airway Lab provides virtual breathing therapy for adolescents and adults experiencing exercise-related breathing difficulties — Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction (EILO), Breathing Pattern Disorder (BPD), and other dysfunctional breathing conditions.
Telepractice available in CA, AZ, CO, ID, NV, and OR.
All virtual sessions are held via a HIPAA-compliant system.
All virtual sessions may be held from the comfort of your home or at a preferred training location.
Functional Breathing retraining for athletes
As exercise intensity increases, breathing can become the limiting factor — not fitness. If you're experiencing throat tightness, noisy breathing, or breathlessness that doesn't respond to inhalers, there may be an underlying airway condition driving your symptoms. Functional Airway Lab specializes in identifying and treating exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction/paradoxical vocal fold motion, breathing pattern disorder, and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction through targeted assessment and structured breathing rehabilitation. Our speeech pathology services are available via telepractice throughout California, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon.
Care is led by Karie Marsh, a doctor of speech-language pathology and certified functional breathing instructor, with advanced training in airway and breathing function.
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Inappropriate vocal fold closure during peak exercise — an often misdiagnosed breathing condition in athletes.
EILO
A disruption in the normal pattern of breathing — often co-occurring with EILO and EIB.
BPD
EIB
Airway narrowing triggered by exercise, addressed through breathing retraining alongside medical management.
We currently are licensed to provide speech pathology services in the following states:
If you do not reside in one of these states, but are interested in our services, please contact us and we are happy to assist you in finding a provider.
Yes, all conditions — including EILO — are effectively treated via telehealth.
Most clients only need a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.
Yes. Many athletes complete sessions from home, school, or training environments.
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4532 Telephone Rd.
Suite 114
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 754-7768
karie@functionalairwaylab.com
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