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Smart Vest…Possible alternative

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 4 6:16am | Replies (12)
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@healthybon a number of people here use Volara but HillRom is pretty good about communicating with patients. Different vest did not work for me either due to rib pain. Younger folks seem to tolerate the vests ok. Exercise and clearance are mainstays of treatment for me.

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spectrumcyclist | @spectrumcyclist | Sep 3 8:07am

Exercise is the best way to clear lungs. My choice is cycling, outdoors if the temperature is over 35. I asked my pulmonologist why exercise is not pushed more for bronchiectasis and he replied because most patients won’t do it. If you do not have a history of exercise it may be hard to start but the payoff is great, with the endorphins being a bonus.

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