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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 9 7:11pm | Replies (34)
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@loyse Thank you. I have a shaker vest, and the respiratory therapist said that would take the place of the aerobika. I do have the aerobika, but never got much action (mucus movement) out of it, I think because I have thick mucus.
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@ursala7 What are you using to get those deep breaths in and hold to help get the mucus up.
Also what are you doing to strengthen your muscles around the diaphragm.
Those that are considered well educated pulmonologists at NJH and Tyler all say it is good/best/helpful to also use the Aerobika besides the vest(s) to help with the deep breaths and hold to get the mucus up and out.
I know for myself doing deep diaphragmic breathing helps and so does drinking lots of liquids, water and broths, to thin the mucus.
Barbara