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Smart Vest…Possible alternative

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jul 15, 2023 | Replies (5)

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@patricia19

@healthybon Hello, I’m new here, first time commenting. I will tell my story soon, so I may ask Bronchiectasis/MAC advice, questions. But I saw your comment on the Hill-Rom The Vest Airway Clearance System, and inability to use the vest. When it was prescribed for me, a woman came to train me how to use it. I realized that I wouldn’t be able to use the full vest. I have scoliosis and disc trouble, lupus, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and it hurt too much, really beat me up. I called Hill-Rom and they sent me a “wrap” instead. Much better tolerated most days, although I do have to sometimes wait until after I’ve been up a while so not so stiff and sore, or have taken my pain med. Told me to set it at a lower setting. I’ve used it for several years now. Although I’m sure it’s not as effective as the full vest, I feel it helps with clearance, better than no use at all. Just thought I would put that here as a possibility. The Aerobika didn’t seem to offer much help, so I put it away. I may try it again. Also, I see that this recalled Volara might not be totally recalled after all, if I read your second link right? It had some provisions, I think, if one kept using it. (Not sure I read the end portion right. Will have to go back and reread.) Have you tried the wrap since you have the Hill-Rom machine? Patricia

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Sorry my comment is so long! I tried to edit, but it had been longer than 30 minutes, I guess. Like I said, new here, still trying to find my way around. 😊