I have a SmartVest. I like it because it was recently redesigned, very lightweight and easy to travel with. Also, it only has one hose instead of two. I have found their customer service to be excellent.
Wow! Reading these experiences makes you stop and think! Sounds rough! I'm not a small person but I am thin so these stories are good food for thought.
Has anyone tried any type of handheld device and if so, how does that work?
I find the Aerobika is very effective instead. My BMI is too low and my ribs all show so I will not consider a vest. Thank you for sharing the down side of the vest. It must help some people but it is not for everyone.
I started using a hand held percussor when I had pneumonia and could tell it helped loosen the phlegm in my lungs. I have continued using it for my bronchiectasis/MAC and it does help me.
I started using a hand held percussor when I had pneumonia and could tell it helped loosen the phlegm in my lungs. I have continued using it for my bronchiectasis/MAC and it does help me.
I started using a hand held percussor when I had pneumonia and could tell it helped loosen the phlegm in my lungs. I have continued using it for my bronchiectasis/MAC and it does help me.
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I have a SmartVest. I like it because it was recently redesigned, very lightweight and easy to travel with. Also, it only has one hose instead of two. I have found their customer service to be excellent.
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2 ReactionsWow! Reading these experiences makes you stop and think! Sounds rough! I'm not a small person but I am thin so these stories are good food for thought.
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1 ReactionI have an Afflo vest. I, too, am small - 100 lbs. No nasty side effects. I use it when nebulizing and taking my arikayce. Insurance and Medicare paid.
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1 ReactionI find the Aerobika is very effective instead. My BMI is too low and my ribs all show so I will not consider a vest. Thank you for sharing the down side of the vest. It must help some people but it is not for everyone.
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1 ReactionAlso made my GERD much worse and ineffective for sputum
You can return it and get money back pro rated for how long you had it
I started using a hand held percussor when I had pneumonia and could tell it helped loosen the phlegm in my lungs. I have continued using it for my bronchiectasis/MAC and it does help me.
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3 ReactionsWhat is the name of your hand held percussor?
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1 Reactionhello barbfred, what is a hand held percussor? Thank you
What is an Aerobika?
It is a Wahl brand handheld deep tissue percussion massager. It is $30 at Walmart or on Amazon.
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