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@ginak, Very good. I did find out the brand that @megan123 (Jennifer) uses. It is by Pari and it is called the VIOS model. I own a small travel size pari that I love, but it is not as fast as hers. I still need to look into whether 'faster' may not be better for the inhalable antibiotics. @tdrell, Terri, is this something you have knowledge about?

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tdrell | @tdrell | Feb 21, 2019

Terri...no I am sorry...I have no info on this...terri

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Feb 21, 2019

The respratory therapist at my clinic told mt the Vios Pari (not the small travel version) is the portable unit of choice for their team because it is reliable, fairly fast so people will finish the whole treatment, reasonably priced, parts & supplies are easily available. Downside is I find it noisy, but they last for YEARS. He also said speed of delivery isn't as critical as making sure you are inhaling deeply. He also said to shut off the neb and catch my breath completely if I get a coughing fit during a treatment, otherwise I'm just expelling the meds. First time I ever heard that, and my kids and I have nebbed for at least 30 years.

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