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Does MAC & Bronchiectasis Contribute to a High ESR Test Result?
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 17, 2020 | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
Hi Sue,
Thank you for that information. I did find the articles you were referring to and suspect that is what I have such a high ESR. I had another question but wonder if I should start a new topic. I wondered how the Aerobika feels when you use it and if it affects your heart rate. I often will get tachycardia from things that vibrate my chest. Wouldn't the Aerobika do the same then? Is it vibrating your chest? Or is it very subtle? Do you use it or just the saline solution or both? Thank you again. Warmly, Darla
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Darla - Yes, I use both. Sometimes I do them together - attaching the neb to the Aerobika, sometimes separately, using the saline first to loosen things. The flutter in the Aerobika is adjustable, @ginak has answered your question about the vibration, I hope, as I have no personal experience with tach or a-fib.
Definitely beats staying on the meds!
Sue
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@beatrixflower Hi, I use the Aerobika and although you can feel the vibrations, it is VERY mild. According to my resp. therapist, when you exhale it should be slow and steady. I think that’s what makes the difference. It has never affected my heart rate, (BTW I’ve had an ablation surgery for aFib and never felt it caused palpitations).
G.