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Vibrating vest

Posted by spider109 @spider109, Nov 3, 2024

I was just asked to try the AffloVest which of course vibrates to help loosen mucus from our airways to be expelled. There are three modes, vibrating, percussion, and drainage. This vest is battery operated so you can be mobile while using. I would like to hear anyone who has used this particular vest what there experiences are. Particularly do you use it at the same time you nebulize? I nebulize Albuterol followed by 7% saline. Or do you use vest after nebulizing. Thank-you. Any Tips and advice appreciated

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blm1007blm1007 | @blm1007blm1007 | Apr 5 12:46pm
In reply to @notnancy88 "I have used the Afflovest on the medium setting for a little over a year. Medicare..." + (show)
@notnancy88

I have used the Afflovest on the medium setting for a little over a year. Medicare pays. The respiratory therapist working with the UTexas Tyler Pulmonary Clinic instructed me to use it AFTER my nebulizing, coughing( including Huff Coughing, and using the Aerobika and my nebulizer). For the last part of the vest 'session'- Drainage- I lay on my left side on the bed or couch. I have Bronchiectasis and Myco Abscessus abscessus. I find that this all works and helps me. Good Luck

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Hi - There are a couple of us, or more, who have been patients at Tyler that are on this site. Becky the respiratory therapist is great and nurse Tracy is wonderful.

I can see why to use the vest after all the other, moisture loosened it, vest to help break it up and then up and out with Drainage and huff cough again.
I understand the Afflovest is heavy, is it? It is great that one can walk around with it on.
Were you seeing doctor McShane? I was. What have you decided?
I am in OKC, so it is a little bit of a drive etc. but worth it when the care is good.
Barbara

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ktw1147 | @ktw1147 | Apr 6 8:06am
In reply to @dolllover "I have worn the vest for years for 30 minutes once or twice a day presribed..." + (show)
@dolllover

I have worn the vest for years for 30 minutes once or twice a day presribed by my doctor. I have not been able to tell that the vest helps bring up anything. I am one of those that have never been able to get sputum up.

After reading messages on this website, I tried several over the counter things and now can get lots of sputum up.

But, even though I get a lot up, it's not enough. I just had a bronchoscopy after six months and my pulmonoligist said I was full up to my neck. They found pseudomonas and I am on azithromycin Mon-Wed-Fri for three months, possibly rest of life.

I am a firm believer in bronchoscopies. We need to have them every several months to find out what is going on down in our chest.

Stay Positive.

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What over-the-counter products have you found that work for you?

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lvalenti | @lvalenti | Apr 6 1:32pm
In reply to @dolllover "I have worn the vest for years for 30 minutes once or twice a day presribed..." + (show)
@dolllover

I have worn the vest for years for 30 minutes once or twice a day presribed by my doctor. I have not been able to tell that the vest helps bring up anything. I am one of those that have never been able to get sputum up.

After reading messages on this website, I tried several over the counter things and now can get lots of sputum up.

But, even though I get a lot up, it's not enough. I just had a bronchoscopy after six months and my pulmonoligist said I was full up to my neck. They found pseudomonas and I am on azithromycin Mon-Wed-Fri for three months, possibly rest of life.

I am a firm believer in bronchoscopies. We need to have them every several months to find out what is going on down in our chest.

Stay Positive.

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Dolllover, Can I ask what over the counter products you’re using that helps with getting mucus up. Thank you.

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hoopsnest17897 | @hoopsnest17897 | Apr 7 6:16pm

My pulmonologist gave a definite NO when I asked him this same question in an effort to cut my morning & evening treatment session time. I adhere to this advice.

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