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@helenrivera

Hello Terri, I am using about 2 times a day but haven't been consistent. Not sure how I feel feel about the Aerobika as I don't feel anything... I am hoping with everything I am on something will help to get my sputum moving. Thanks for responding...

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Hi Helen,
Aerobika does help if you use it the right way. Watch YouTube demonstrations. I’m using it now as I write to you, hooked up to my nebulizer cup so I can do both at the same time. My doctor showed me how to connect them. Also a YouTube to show that. National Jewish Dr feels strongly you need Aerobika along with nebulizing 7% saline twice a day. Think of it as your job is Airway Clearance. Good luck.
Linda

Hello Helen. I was bringing up clear sputem before using the aerobike. Ever since I started using the Aerobika; nothing comes up. I think it may be coincidental though. At any rate, I do like how it vibrates my airways; it's like getting a lung massage. I just wish the sputem would come out.

Helen, you have to huff hard through the device to get it to flutter. You take a deep breath in, hold a few seconds and then HUFF, or blow hard on the exhale. You should hear and feel the vibration.