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My vest has Velcro straps only and is pretty easy to apply. I try to nebulize...
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Unable to produce sputum
I have asthma, bronchiectasis , mild emphysema, and undetermined Mac. I cannot produce a sputum sample. I nebulize levabuterol and saline 3%. I have a...
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Should I worry if I can’t bring up mucus every day when doing ACT?
I do the compression vest, nebulizer 7% saline 2x a day and postural drainage 1x a day. Some days I am able to clear a...
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Volara-phobia
I have BE and MAC and have some difficulty coughing up sputum. Until recently I was using a percussion vest but stopped after it became...
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The Hill-Rom vest has a compressor that connects to the vest through a tube. Afflovest runs...
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resentment about restrictions and effort for managing BE
How do you cope with resentment about the lifestyle modifications BE imposes? If I felt healthy, it would help mitigate my resentment. But I do...
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He cant stop coughing.
My husband cant get rid of this cough and it is really draining him. He has tried nebulizing w sodium and then wearing the vest....
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Remission
Several months ago I reported going into remission from obvious symptoms of MAC and BRONCH. It’s been months since I last nebulized, even longer since...
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Tight chest and chest pain
The last few days I experience chest pain and tight chest. I decreased the intensity of my airway clearance- stopped using a vest and switched...
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Smartvest (2) & wrap (1) Free too large for me.
I guessed at the size when 1st ordered the Smart Vest. I was sent a Large which was too large. Then I was sent medium...
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Budesonide nabulizing
Good morning. My pulmonologist changed albuterol to levalbuterol inhaler because of heart palpitations and high pulse. I must say it helps to certain degree. She...
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Airway clearance after abdominal surgery
First of all, thank you for all the ports and information in this group. I've been loitering for several months and have really gained valuable...
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