Does everyone have a percussion vest

You will need to go to an ntm clinic, they know how to get them approved

I don’t think it’s a question of qualifying but rather a concern about chest size, strength, and compatibility based on a patient’s comorbidities and general health. I am not able to have one. Irene5

I have one and I do use it occasionally but not every day. I personally don’t see a huge benefit

I was fortunate that my husband found an evest in just the right size for me about a year ago that someone had for sale. I don't use it regularly but have found that it is very useful, and in some ways an "easier" alternative to acapella devices, especially when experiencing an exacerbation. I had a rough time last night with not so productive coughing and little sleep. This morning I did 2 rounds of 20 minutes (usually I do just one round) and followed with a saline nebulizer. It really helped !
One can also nebulize before using the vest.
I think Irene is correct in emphasizing the importance of fit as well as the patient's general health, etc.
I also think it is very important to learn how to operate the vest in order to fully take advantage of it.
There are various settings including pressure, hertz (the speed of oscillation) and time.
Robbie

My first pulmonologist followed the Medicare Guidelines strictly and said I would not qualify and did nothing for me other than say "If you have an infection/exacerbation we will put you on anti-biotics."
So....off to NJH I went and due to distance in traveling I now go to Tyler Texas. Vest is helpful for some.
NJH visit said and did order the vest for me....which I have and has been approved.
Barbara

Cavitation could also prevent a vest recommendation

I have one but have not found it helpful. I also have Sjogren so trying to get any mucus up from my lungs is very difficult. If anyone has any suggestions, I am willing to listen.
I use a duo-neb and 7% saline. I cough most of the time. I use Robitussin because it is exhausting to cough all day.

You sound like me I have vest i think it helps a little. It cots me 150 a month copay I nebulize with albuterol and 6% saline I cough 24/7. I take robitusin max at night to try and get some sleep