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Smart Vest…Possible alternative

Posted by healthybon @healthybon, Jul 13, 2023

I have to return my smart vest set up because it exacerbates my costochondritis. But the same company sent me this information on another product they make so I am posting it here in case any of you would like to check into it for yourselves. I’m going to talk to my doctor, Dr. Swenson when I see him on the 20th about it and what he thinks of it. Has anybody heard of this or experienced it in anyway? I would love to know. Thank you Bon
https://eng2e.seismic.com/i/IIMmdm5YdOUNdr7ytQ9ECHm0mTCQjIshodMuYkW0Shimebcktc9OxQiad___Tpq28bUN6yIWbDPLUSSIGNcbVwc74gcTOfYePfrpPLUSSIGNKiKNBpuZu2TunVJsKH3SAfpJH33nE6kj8BAK
THIS HAS BEEN RECALLED. I AM SO SORRY, I DIDNT KNOW. DO NOT GET THIS PRODUCT. BON
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/baxter-healthcare-corporation-recalls-volara-system-risk-respiratory-distress-ventilated-patients

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 3 10:31am
In reply to @spectrumcyclist "Exercise is the best way to clear lungs. My choice is cycling, outdoors if the temperature..." + (show)
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Exercise is the best way to clear lungs. My choice is cycling, outdoors if the temperature is over 35. I asked my pulmonologist why exercise is not pushed more for bronchiectasis and he replied because most patients won’t do it. If you do not have a history of exercise it may be hard to start but the payoff is great, with the endorphins being a bonus.

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What a sad nod to reality "...I asked my pulmonologist why exercise is not pushed more for bronchiectasis and he replied because most patients won’t do it..." In truth, exercise has been so built-in to my life in the form of vigorous gardening & housework, plus walking, constant PT & stretching to stay mobile & senior-style yoga, that I don't even think about it.

On the other hand, my daughter struggles to get her 33 yo neighbor to walk 3 blocks with her, and the mom punishes her 9 yo twins by taking away their outdoor and trampoline time and putting them on the sofa with their tablets.

The top 3 questions on my pulmonologists' pre-visit questionnaire are about activity and exercise, followed by airway clearance and med compliance...

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cwal | @cwal | Sep 4 6:16am
In reply to @spectrumcyclist "Exercise is the best way to clear lungs. My choice is cycling, outdoors if the temperature..." + (show)
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Exercise is the best way to clear lungs. My choice is cycling, outdoors if the temperature is over 35. I asked my pulmonologist why exercise is not pushed more for bronchiectasis and he replied because most patients won’t do it. If you do not have a history of exercise it may be hard to start but the payoff is great, with the endorphins being a bonus.

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I love to ride my bike too but these days the traffic has become much more dangerous so my most regular bike work is spin class at the gym. Not as satisfying as biking outside but a throughly good workout!

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