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I have used an AffloVest for probably 7-10 years. I love it! I usually get stuff up with the vest. I do the Vest as I am nebulizing. Try to do as much as I can to shorten my sessions. I have nothing but good things to say about it!
I have been using the SmartVest (air compressor type) for about a year. I got a pulmonologist order for it and my insurance is paying most of it. I make a small monthly copay. The compressor is heavy but it comes in a case on wheels (like a carry on piece of luggage). I use it for 15 to 20+ minutes 1 time a day when after I do the levalbuterol and saline. It does help with getting some of the DEEP mucus up. I can sometimes tell that I can take a deeper breath after using it.
I would not have it, if insurance was not paying for it. It cost as much as my used car!!!
Can someone post the link with pictures of the Afflovest?
Did your Dr. give you a Rx for the vest? I was told this would be the only way to have ins. cover it. Then only with proof that you don't produce sputum on your own? I do but only with nebbing abuterol which increases my heart rate like crazy! I would like to get the vest covered if possible.