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Hey all, starting SmartVest... Anyone w positive experience?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 25 3:58pm | Replies (22)
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@mariegrace

The Hill Rom tech who delivered my vest said it shakes the mucous up in the lung. Apparently it helps to keep you out of the hospital.
I use it every evening with nebulizer then my husband does chest PT.
I had the vest 5 years ago and felt it did nothing but give me acid reflux so cancelled it.
Now my lungs are worse so decided to try it again.
Good luck!

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lvnl | @lvnl | Aug 23 8:58am

Thank you! All best wishes!

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km6 | @km6 | Aug 25 3:58pm

I have BE
I have just recently been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. Apparently it comes from coughing. I am getting trained on the Smart Vest in about a week. I'm a little nervous that forced coughing will make my hiatal hernia worse. I rarely ever bring up any mucus no matter what I do.
I have been using 3% saline once a day with a flutter device
Is it possible not to have mucus?

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