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Does everyone have a percussion vest
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...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: May 21 7:57pm
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Vest to BiWaze Clear for airway clearance
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...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Jul 23 11:31am
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Vest before or after saline?
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...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Aug 19, 2020
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Please help pulmonary vest problem
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...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Mar 7, 2024
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Vest therapy and spinal compression fractures
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...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Nov 27, 2024
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Do You Feel Your Vest Helps Or Not?
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...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Oct 19 1:21pm
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Eliminating use of vest while on vacation
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...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Mar 17, 2023
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use of aerobika long term and vest
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....
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Aug 14 1:13pm
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Vest usage if you have breast implants
If you have breast implants post mastectomy can you use a vest? Wondering if the vibration is too much?
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Sep 6, 2024
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Need Help - New to Using Vest: Pseudomonas & Bronchiectasis
My 79 yr old husband is on his 4th course of Cipro due to reoccurring Pseudonomas. The pulmonologist has now added the vest and is...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: May 21, 2024