MAC & Bronchiectasis Support Group

Do you always use the saline neb before Vest?

I was just asked to try the AffloVest which of course vibrates to help loosen mucus from our airways to be expelled. There are three...

I just started using my smart vest this week so wanted to share my approach. I know through reading some prior posts many people have...

Hi community, My doctor's office ordered me a Hill Rom vest, which has a motor. I have been using it for a few days now,...

Guys with bronchiectasis, Do you all use a vest for airways clearance? My new doctor prescribed one. Is it a must have or do some...

Which vest do you use for airway clearance and why did you pick it instead of other vests? What are the pros and cons of...

I was just trained today to use the Smart Vest. My back ached afterwards and I've been a little short of breath. Does anyone else...

Has anyone traveled with the Smart Vest (or any of the vests) on an airline? Have you encountered any problems with it being considered medical...

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...

I am wondering if anyone has used the BiWaze Clear system for airway clearance. The rep said it has been available for about a year...

I wonder who gets a percussion vest when with bronchiectasis and MAC. For months my pulmonologist would say I did not qualify; I do have...

I have always nebulizer first, then vibrated. Today my husband asked, “if one of the purposes of the vest (or Vibralung) is to shake mucus...

After X-rays revealed two spinal compression fractures, T 12 and L3, I was told by the makers of my SmartVest to discontinue at this time...

Dr orders vest. Therapist shows me how it works and leaves. 20 minutes on it twice a day at 10. I weigh 97lbs. It made...

Hi everyone, I have a big decision to make. I have a smartvest for less than 2 months, it seems to do nothing for me....

I have recently been diagnosed with bronchiectasis and MAC. Currently my only symptom is a cough and a slight shortness of breath. My current process...

If you have breast implants post mastectomy can you use a vest? Wondering if the vibration is too much?

I was recently prescribed a vest about a month or so ago. It's a Hillrom Baxter vest and the respiratory therapist came out to show...

I have been using the vest for over a year at 60%. Recently the manufacturer told me I can increase % each week by 5....

Does anyone have any experience with a percussion vest? I could not tolerate an albuterol nebulizer so this is the next step he has recommended....