Has anyone tried the AirPhysio?

@sadair20 AirPhysio is a competitor of Aerobika, and appears to operte on the same principles. I haven't tried it either, but then, I am quite satisfied with my Aerobika. I haven't found any direct, head-to-head comparisons of the devices, other than AirPhysio advertisements posing as reviews of the two.

The primary disadvantage of the AirPhysio is that you cannot boil or steam it to sterilize, instead you must soak it in a high concentration of alcohol.

I tried the Air Physio back when I was looking for any help I could find. I've also tried the Acapella and definitely prefer the the Aerobika. over the others.
Anna

I just went to the site, and it says it uses vibration to help strengthen the lungs. I was given a device in the hospital that does precisely that, but it is just a plastic pear-shaped inhaling device with a flap that flaps as air passes it. The amount of effort to inhale can be adjusted as well. Does anyone know what I have and can help me see the difference between the two?

I have an Acapella, an AirPhysio and an Aerobika device.
I got the Acapella from my doctor. Of the three it works the worst. Not well designed for cleaning.

I bought the AirPhysio next. It works much better than the Acapella. It is a very elegant design that consists of two pieces of hard plastic that snap together with a steel bearing inside. It comes apart for easy cleaning.

The Aerobika was my third purchase. It is a more convoluted design made of softer flexible plastic. It has five settings but I only use the 5th setting. It has an advantage in that it can be used inline with my nebulizer mouthpiece/cup. I used it that way for a while but on the advice of a video on this forum from the doctor in Texas (I forgot her name) I discontinued breathing out through the Aerobika.

As far as their effectiveness goes, the Aerobika creates a higher frequency flutter whereas the AirPhysio has a lower frequency but more powerful pulse as the steel ball rises and falls. I think it would be akin to considering which drum in a drum kit works best the snare drum or the bass drum.

My recommendation would be to own both and see which works best for you in which situation. Neither is very expensive in the big scheme of things.

By the way, I clean my gear in a basket in my Miele dishwasher commingled with our regular dinner dishes. The dishes and the gear come out clean and sanitized to my satisfaction. The plastic on the devices has not melted or discolored.

Thanks for sharing your experience, it is helpful that you have tried all three devices.

My only comment is about sanitizing in the dishwasher - Dr Joe Falkinham, the guru of all related to mycobacteria, has tested the Aerobika and determined that mycobacteria does not colonize on it, so that would suit me as well. I don't know about the AirPhysio.

But many of our members have active MAC or Pseudomonas infections, and feel the need to boil or steam sterilize all of their equipment - you can do that with Aerobika, but not with the AirPhysio.

How did you find Mayo Connect?

I found Mayo Connect through a web search on Bronchiectasis. I have been reading it faithfully for about a year and have picked up a lot of useful information here. In fact I learned about Aerobika here as well as 7% saline for nebulizing..

I am 70 and have had a chronic cough for more than ten years due to Bronchiectasis and Acute Sinusitis. Fortunately my breathing is not impaired and cultures from a recent Bronchoscopy were negative on MAC or other such lung infections.

I seem to have garden-variety bronchiectstasis and have a need to clear my airways of mucous regularly. My current management routine is to rinse my sinuses with a saline solution during my morning shower. After showering I nebulize for about ten minutes with a vial of Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate solution. After hacking up the mucous I am good for the day.

Before bedtime I nebulize for ten minutes with a vial of 7% saline. I have a belief that the saline in my lungs at night leads to a healthier lung biome. I have had no 'flareups' since going with nightly 7% and the quantity color and viscosity of my mucous has been consistent.

Thanks for commenting on my post.