handheld massager or vibrator

I don’t have an answer but rather a general comment. I know from physical therapy that some massager guns can be very strong and might hurt more than help. They are made to massage muscles not dislodge mucus. However, some have used them with success. @becleartoday comes to mind.

I use the Wahl handheld massager, and also a vibrating bolster I found at Walmart. An hour of exercise a day helps, but I get more mucus up in the evening by using these tools. My imaging report said "scattered areas of bronchiectasis in all five lobes" - so I move these massage tools around my chest and back - while watching TV. It's good to get rid of any mucus I can, especially before going to bed.

My doctor suggested this. Because someone said they can be too strong and it’s helpful to have a long handle, I ordered a deep-tissue massager from Wahl off of Amazon for $49.99. It has the long handle and strength can be adjusted so it’s not too strong. It’s not easy to maneuver but I do think it helps to target those areas where you have mucus plugs. My next scan will let me know if it has helped, but I also use a vest. I think it’s a little stronger than my vest, which I find helpful.

At my last appointment at NJH, Dr. Griffith recommended I start using the G5 Vibracare Percussor. It is an FDA-Cleared Medical Device, HSA Eligible. The website I ordered from is https://balkowitsch.com/
The description says: "Apply the power of directional stroking to help clear mucus from your airways by triggering cough reflexes allowing for improved airflow."
It's about 3 pounds, so my husband is the one who uses it on my back. I am able to use it on my chest. It cost $500 so it's an investment, but it is helping me bring more sputum up, even with the fact that I started Brinsupri 12 weeks ago. It doesn't pound - it literally vibrates so deeply that I can feel it deep in my lungs. There's an arrow on it that you are supposed to position in the direction you want the mucus to flow. It also has variable speed control.
The biggest disadvantage is the time it takes. The research I did says to leave it in one spot for 5-10 minutes for maximum effectiveness. I usually put it in three to four different spots for 7 minutes each, then use the autogenic app after each time. That has added a lot of time to my airway clearance. But, if it works, it's better than having an exacerbation.
Please let me know if you have any questions.

At my last appointment at NJH, Dr. Griffith recommended I start using the G5 Vibracare Percussor. It is an FDA-Cleared Medical Device, HSA Eligible. The website I ordered from is https://balkowitsch.com/
The description says: "Apply the power of directional stroking to help clear mucus from your airways by triggering cough reflexes allowing for improved airflow."
It's about 3 pounds, so my husband is the one who uses it on my back. I am able to use it on my chest. It cost $500 so it's an investment, but it is helping me bring more sputum up, even with the fact that I started Brinsupri 12 weeks ago. It doesn't pound - it literally vibrates so deeply that I can feel it deep in my lungs. There's an arrow on it that you are supposed to position in the direction you want the mucus to flow. It also has variable speed control.
The biggest disadvantage is the time it takes. The research I did says to leave it in one spot for 5-10 minutes for maximum effectiveness. I usually put it in three to four different spots for 7 minutes each, then use the autogenic app after each time. That has added a lot of time to my airway clearance. But, if it works, it's better than having an exacerbation.
Please let me know if you have any questions.