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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 25, 2023 | Replies (81)

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@annagh

Moisture often gets in my Aerobika and causes it to fail, especially when I use it lying down (left, right and back) as my doctor instructed. But I have found that if I tap/slap the side of it against my palm or leg it "unsticks." I now have a little routine of tapping on the breath holds before each exhale. A nuisance, but better than buying more Aerobikas!
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Yes, I do the tapping as well. But, I try to make sure I give the Aerobika plenty of time to dry out.

I think moisture gets into it just using it. I know mine is very dry when I start out. First I use it sitting up. Then before using it laying down (back, left, right) I tap it onto a paper towel. You can see the moisture drops. This way it does not fail or if it does I just give it a shake or tap again. By the way I think you are the one that posted about your Dr telling you to use the Aerobika laying down in different positions. That advice has been critical for me as most of my mucus will NOT come up until I lay on my back head slightly inverted and pillow under my hips using the Aerobika. So THANK YOU for posting about that some time ago. It was a huge help for me just at the right time.