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Diagnosed with pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in my lungs

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Feb 21 1:52pm | Replies (82)
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@happy2023

Thank you, Irene, for your reply.
My next question is use of the SmartVest. If you or anyone has any suggestions, tips, feedback on the SmartVest, I would appreciate any comments. I started recently with SmartVest in January 2024 with this prescription:
10Hz for 5 minutes, continuing to 11Hz, 12Hz, and 13 Hz, each setting for 5 minutes, allowing time to rest in between if needed, at 40% pressure, 20 minutes morning, 10 minutes evening.

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irenea8 | @irenea8 | Feb 15 2:05pm

I have never used a vest. But I have heard that being able to adjust the amount of vibration is very important. I am far to thin to use a vest and find the Aerobika works well for me. I wonder if a vest is good for lower airway congestion while the Aerobika works well if you have upper airway congestion?

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sweethighland | @sweethighland | Feb 15 4:01pm

Please (please) be very careful with the vest. I know everyone is different but my case was not good. The setting was the lowest, had to do 15 minutes, twice a day. After a month, my lungs become really fragile and coughed up blood (not sure from the vest or from taking NAC). There is one area in my lungs that is causing pain ( I am 5 feet, 105lbs last year). Some people find the vest beneficial but not me.

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