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Eliminating use of vest while on vacation
I have recently been diagnosed with bronchiectasis and MAC. Currently my only symptom is a cough and a slight shortness of breath. My current process for airway clearance is a nebulizer containing 7% saline, RespitTech vest…two times a day, postural drainage…each morning, and 6 days of exercise. We are planning a 4 day getaway, that will make it difficult to take my vest due to the size of the compressor. Is it ok to elimate the vest from my daily routine for 4 days? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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While I'm sure the best person to answer this question would be your doctor, my symptoms and treatment seem to match yours fairly closely. I also use a compression vest, but do not take it with me on trips. I haven't noticed any set-backs from this decision. Enjoy your trip!
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2 ReactionsAs an alternative maybe you could use an arobika. Easy transport! I sometimes use this instead of vest when I have pain from old shingles in my side (post hepatic neuralgia). Just a thought. I don't know if it is a medically approved substitute.
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