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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jan 11 2:31pm | Replies (34)
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@zscline

Thanks for the input. I hate to keep adding extra devices and procedures to dealing with this BE condition, but it sounds as if this Aerobika gets a thumbs up from all who have commented, so guess I will look into getting one. Interesting, but not good, that the insurance companies will cover the Acapella and not the Aerobika. Anyway, it doesn't look as if it's a very costly device. That's good.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jan 2 7:44am

My Blue Cross covers it if recommended by the pulmonologist or respiratory therapist. I just learned this at my latest visit.
Sue

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wsbme74 | @wsbme74 | Jan 3 6:33am

Aerobika is definitely a good part of the arsenal. My diagnosing provider's (who didn't even mention airway clearance at first) office mentioned the Acapella at first. I bought it, hated it, and called them back to say I had heard in studies that the Aerobika is more effective. They said, "oh, yes, we like it more but didn't mention it as it's not generally covered by insurance." Why they didn't at least mention it...?

Importantly, I don't believe it has been mentioned that the Aerobika's recommended life is 6-12 months. NJH says 6 months and I have seen other places say 12 months. It's more about wear and tear, as I understand it. I alternate between a few (was fortunate to have a respiratory therapist friend hook me up with some after I bought my initial one) so am going with at least a year. A good respiratory therapist can also take a look at the mechanism inside to see if it's worn out, or not.

NJH also recommends using the manometer (meter for measuring your outward breath) attached to the Aerobika but I have found those don't seem to be widely used or available:
https://www.nationaljewish.org/conditions/medications/airway-clearance-techniques-devices/using-the-aerobika-with-a-manometer

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Arlo | @equanimous | Jan 5 11:39am

Hi Zscline,
I bought mine on ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/335193527134?

Here is another site you may want to check out.
https://www.healthproductsforyou.com/p-monaghan-aerobika-oscillating-positive-expiratory-pressure-opep-therapy-system.html?

I hope this helps.

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