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Thanks for the report. I was never considered a vest candidate by my docs because I am able to bring up sputum without one. That, and I have enough hip/rib/back pain without adding it. And I can barely be tethered to my nebulizer - not sure I could tolerate a vest.
Each of us must find our own path with MAC & Bronchiectasis.
Sue
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Do you have any advice on convincing your doc to prescribe a vest? I know there are criteria that have to be met for Medicare. And then there is the hurdle of convincing the doc. I'm currently using a gun type handheld vibrator to assist with getting up plugs but as you can imagine this is difficult at best and cannot reach all areas needed. I apparently tend to form a lot of plugs which are a lot of work to get out.