@jillcrawford
Hi Jill, I use the Volara twice a day, with 7% saline. I was told to breathe normally. I no longer use the Airobika; also have never used a vest. My doctor prescribed the Volara because I wasn't responding as well as expected to the big 3 plus Aricayce (I have MAC), and she thought I was too thin to use a vest.
I do the first 5 minutes, then take a short break to moisten my mouth, then finish the session. In the evenings I also do airway clearance (about 20 minutes); I don't make much sputum, much less than when I was first diagnosed and also less than when I was on inhaled antibiotics.
I disassemble and soak in soapy water then rinse the handpiece once a day; just disassemble and rinse the other time. I use hot water from my 135 degree tank. No sterile water. I don't try to clean the air hose.
I like your typos - how many psych goals make a cycle?