I hope your Acapella serves you well!

Early in my diagnosis, I purchased an Acapella to compare it to my Aerobika. Both devices were effective, but I stopped using the Acapella due to its inability to be sterilized by boiling and the difficulty of attaching it to a nebulizing cup.

Additionally, its metal parts made microwave steam bag sterilization during travel impossible. Newer Acapella models might have addressed these issues.

If you ever consider adding an Aerobika back to your bronchiectasis toolkit, I recommend one with a manometer. This gauge monitors your blowing force with the goal being to stay in the green zone. Although not widely available, you can purchase it from Blue Dot Medical.

All the best,
Linda Esposito