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Aerobika green valve blows out; common?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 11 6:57am | Replies (35)
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I took my Aerobika with me and RTsaid I can hold my cheeks while blowing out to decrease/control exhaled volume or try the Akapella. We tried gentle exhales and that didn’t seem effective, but valve didn’t blow out. Doc and RT said Accapella is fine..

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scoop | @scoop | Oct 2 2:13pm

I haven't used this Pep device but have eyed it. More common in Europe than US.
https://www.saveritemedical.com/products/pari-o-pep-oscillating-therapy
Not sure about how you clean or sterilize it. Since I breathe out only through these devices (rather than in and out) I don't worry too much about sterilizing it.

I have used the green acapella choice (it used to be called) and I think I prefer Aerobika marginally, likely because it seems quieter.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Oct 2 6:38pm

With your ability to analyze things and express yourself clearly, and you 3 negative experiences, are you willing to call the company and ask to talk to one of their product engineers? They may appreciate learning what you have experienced. Otherwise, I fear customer service probably just throws them in a box, and nobody has gone back to the source and explained the exact issue.
I would hate to have the company to just decide to take the product off the market due to "excessive failure rate" - it happens way too often in manufacturing.

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