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VESTS - DO ANY REALLY WORK?

Posted by lsm1936 @lsm1936, Jan 26 10:26am

It seems SmartVest doesn't work as expected. Anyone tried MonarchVest, The VestApex or AffloVest

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wandafanda | @wandafanda | Jan 31 8:49am
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@wandafanda Did you get a personal visit from a nurse or technician to fit the vest to you and make sure it is working optimally for you? If not, please put in a call to your pulmonologist to discuss. If it really isn't for you, it should be returned withing the allowed time, and another brand or type ordered.
"Silent quitting", putting it away when doesn't work, instead of taking action, provides NO feedback to your doctor or the manufacturer that the product is ineffective. And to have expensive medical gear sitting gathering dust after insurance or Medicare pays for it contributes to the high cost of health care.

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@sueinmn I have talked to my pulmonologist who prescribed it. He said I could up the settings he prescribed. I will continue to use it with the hope it will eventually loosen up those lower lung stubborn plugs.

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@ling | @wangling | Jan 31 10:24am
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@sueinmn I have talked to my pulmonologist who prescribed it. He said I could up the settings he prescribed. I will continue to use it with the hope it will eventually loosen up those lower lung stubborn plugs.

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@wandafanda, what the settings he suggested you to use?

Ling

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