Anyone doing "watchful waiting" with ACTs but no antibiotics?

I just saw your comment and am wondering what you think of the BiWaze. I participated in a demonstration with my medical equipment supplier and a rep for BiWaze just yesterday. It seemed to work well as a replacement for my vest that I have had for 5 years. My pulmonary doc has agreed to prescribe, so the device is on order for me to "rent" and paid by Medicare. I do not know how the long the process will take to receive it. Good luck in your efforts; hoping this will do the job.

I'm still getting used to the device, but it does seem to help bring up gunk. Whether it works better than nebulizing saline or using a flutter device, I'm not sure yet, but definitely another tool or option. The same company also make a device called Clear that includes an option for inhaling saline while using -- I haven't tried this machine. I received my cough assist device about 10 days after it was prescribed, from Viemed. If you are low income, make sure you ask about the company's hardship assistance plan. If approved you will only pay the annual Medicare deductible, no 20 percent co-payments. I hope you find it to be helpful.

The system that was used for the demonstration was the BiWaze Clear that had a nebulizer attachment. I tried it with my 3% sodium chloride and it worked pretty well. At the current time, the nebulizer is only approved for use with sodium chloride, not any medications, but I think the rep told me they are seeking approval for that. Medicare will pay for the device and accessories unless they you are currently covered for a different device, such as a vest. Will probably be a few weeks before I get it, so we will see!