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Percussion Vests: Are you using one? Is it working for you?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Feb 4, 2022 | Replies (107)
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@kpost2

Going on four years now with Bronchiectasis. I wear my Smartvest every morning.
Have blood infusions with 300ml of Privigen every four weeks.
Have had 4 Bronchioscopes done because my lungs get so full.
Still cough a lot and have productive cough.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Aug 24, 2020

@kpost2 You may wish to check in on https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/percussion-vests/ so you can chat with some others using the vest.

I am assuming you use the Privigen because you have an immunodeficiency and not because of the bronchiectasis? Have you been checked for pseudomonas or MAC through a sputum culture? Sometimes these can cause prolific sputum production like you describe.

Sue

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Aug 24, 2020

Hi @kpost2 You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion so that you can connect with other members talking about using percussion vests. I second the questions @sueinmn asked.

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migizii | @migizii | Aug 25, 2020

@migizi May I ask what causes your lungs to get full?

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