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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 14 3:02pm | Replies (9325)Comment receiving replies
I have just started my MAC journey and the pulmonologist I saw yesterday recommended a chest wall oscillation therapy vest to clear the mucous from my lungs, twice a day for ten minutes. Sure beats all those horrible anti-biotic treatments - if it works! He said that Medicare would pay for it. Not sure whether they would buy it for us (those on Medicare) or pay for the rental. It is quite expensive. Since I am a new member, I was not able to put in the link, but, if you're interested, google for chest wall oscillation therapy vest.
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Here is a link to some information of this vest therapy: https://www.respirtech.com/incourage-airway-clearance-therapy/frequently-asked-questions-about-incourage-therapy/vest-therapy/
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Thanks for the info dcoburn! Keep us posted!
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I am sorry that you had to join our group. I have found it to be very helpful and have appreciated everyone's desire to help the rest of the group. I don't feel as lost and I am better able to formulate my questions when I go to the doctor.