IPV machine

[Jane]

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I didn't know what it was either so I googled.

Sorry to hear you are "in" Jenn. I hope you feel better soon.

 

[Jane]

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I didn't know what it was either so I googled.

Sorry to hear you are "in" Jenn. I hope you feel better soon.

 

[Jane]

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I didn't know what it was either so I googled.

Sorry to hear you are "in" Jenn. I hope you feel better soon.

 

[Jane]

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I didn't know what it was either so I googled.

Sorry to hear you are "in" Jenn. I hope you feel better soon.

 

[Jane]

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<br />I didn't know what it was either so I googled.
<br />
<br />Sorry to hear you are "in" Jenn. I hope you feel better soon.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

Hmmm...I tried to reply to this last night but it must not have worked? Anyway, I have an IPV for personal use at home. I love it and it's really effective for me, but I also have a vest 104. The reasons I stopped using the IPV solely were: 1) the IPV is a bit harsh for use more than a couple of times a day, tops, 2) some of my doctors were a little less comfortable with the IPV in general, and 3) the vest is just plain easier. I generally do the vest twice a day and the IPV once, all three with HTS.

You should also know that if you have a history of pneumothorax, the IPV can be a little dangerous, so talk to your doc about that.

Edit: I just realized this was a dual post and that's why my message from yesterday didn't show up.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

Hmmm...I tried to reply to this last night but it must not have worked? Anyway, I have an IPV for personal use at home. I love it and it's really effective for me, but I also have a vest 104. The reasons I stopped using the IPV solely were: 1) the IPV is a bit harsh for use more than a couple of times a day, tops, 2) some of my doctors were a little less comfortable with the IPV in general, and 3) the vest is just plain easier. I generally do the vest twice a day and the IPV once, all three with HTS.

You should also know that if you have a history of pneumothorax, the IPV can be a little dangerous, so talk to your doc about that.

Edit: I just realized this was a dual post and that's why my message from yesterday didn't show up.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

Hmmm...I tried to reply to this last night but it must not have worked? Anyway, I have an IPV for personal use at home. I love it and it's really effective for me, but I also have a vest 104. The reasons I stopped using the IPV solely were: 1) the IPV is a bit harsh for use more than a couple of times a day, tops, 2) some of my doctors were a little less comfortable with the IPV in general, and 3) the vest is just plain easier. I generally do the vest twice a day and the IPV once, all three with HTS.

You should also know that if you have a history of pneumothorax, the IPV can be a little dangerous, so talk to your doc about that.

Edit: I just realized this was a dual post and that's why my message from yesterday didn't show up.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

Hmmm...I tried to reply to this last night but it must not have worked? Anyway, I have an IPV for personal use at home. I love it and it's really effective for me, but I also have a vest 104. The reasons I stopped using the IPV solely were: 1) the IPV is a bit harsh for use more than a couple of times a day, tops, 2) some of my doctors were a little less comfortable with the IPV in general, and 3) the vest is just plain easier. I generally do the vest twice a day and the IPV once, all three with HTS.

You should also know that if you have a history of pneumothorax, the IPV can be a little dangerous, so talk to your doc about that.

Edit: I just realized this was a dual post and that's why my message from yesterday didn't show up.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

Hmmm...I tried to reply to this last night but it must not have worked? Anyway, I have an IPV for personal use at home. I love it and it's really effective for me, but I also have a vest 104. The reasons I stopped using the IPV solely were: 1) the IPV is a bit harsh for use more than a couple of times a day, tops, 2) some of my doctors were a little less comfortable with the IPV in general, and 3) the vest is just plain easier. I generally do the vest twice a day and the IPV once, all three with HTS.
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<br />You should also know that if you have a history of pneumothorax, the IPV can be a little dangerous, so talk to your doc about that.
<br />
<br />Edit: I just realized this was a dual post and that's why my message from yesterday didn't show up.

 

[Ready2Dance]

I have an IPV like Piper at home. I used it 4x a day until transplant and well, don't know what to do with the machine now...

Anyway, it was my best friend lol. I just couldn't seem to move stuff any other way even though I tried. In a pinch I would do Acapella just because it was portable, but my secretions were so sticky that I needed the pressure behind them to get them to move. It may be something you just need while you're in the hospital (which is how I got started - switched from the vest) but if you find yourself in my situation you'll be digging to find one!

They're hard to get covered by insurance and I think that's one of the main reasons doctors like the other methods of airway clearance.

 

[Ready2Dance]

I have an IPV like Piper at home. I used it 4x a day until transplant and well, don't know what to do with the machine now...

Anyway, it was my best friend lol. I just couldn't seem to move stuff any other way even though I tried. In a pinch I would do Acapella just because it was portable, but my secretions were so sticky that I needed the pressure behind them to get them to move. It may be something you just need while you're in the hospital (which is how I got started - switched from the vest) but if you find yourself in my situation you'll be digging to find one!

They're hard to get covered by insurance and I think that's one of the main reasons doctors like the other methods of airway clearance.

 

[Ready2Dance]

I have an IPV like Piper at home. I used it 4x a day until transplant and well, don't know what to do with the machine now...

Anyway, it was my best friend lol. I just couldn't seem to move stuff any other way even though I tried. In a pinch I would do Acapella just because it was portable, but my secretions were so sticky that I needed the pressure behind them to get them to move. It may be something you just need while you're in the hospital (which is how I got started - switched from the vest) but if you find yourself in my situation you'll be digging to find one!

They're hard to get covered by insurance and I think that's one of the main reasons doctors like the other methods of airway clearance.

 

[Ready2Dance]

I have an IPV like Piper at home. I used it 4x a day until transplant and well, don't know what to do with the machine now...

Anyway, it was my best friend lol. I just couldn't seem to move stuff any other way even though I tried. In a pinch I would do Acapella just because it was portable, but my secretions were so sticky that I needed the pressure behind them to get them to move. It may be something you just need while you're in the hospital (which is how I got started - switched from the vest) but if you find yourself in my situation you'll be digging to find one!

They're hard to get covered by insurance and I think that's one of the main reasons doctors like the other methods of airway clearance.

 

[Ready2Dance]

I have an IPV like Piper at home. I used it 4x a day until transplant and well, don't know what to do with the machine now...
<br />
<br />Anyway, it was my best friend lol. I just couldn't seem to move stuff any other way even though I tried. In a pinch I would do Acapella just because it was portable, but my secretions were so sticky that I needed the pressure behind them to get them to move. It may be something you just need while you're in the hospital (which is how I got started - switched from the vest) but if you find yourself in my situation you'll be digging to find one!
<br />
<br />They're hard to get covered by insurance and I think that's one of the main reasons doctors like the other methods of airway clearance.

 

[JennifersHope]

Thanks so much for your replies, yes, for me it is the only way I started to get stuff up.. I can't imagine ever loving the machine because it reminds me of being vented but I would do it instead of being admitted,

I was also told that insurance won't or doesn't like to pay for it so it may just be the tool I need for when I am admitted..

I just switched centers and am at MUSC and I am so overwhelmed with how amazing they are.... I have never seen such on the ball, doctors, nurses, rts and staff, they are so amazing... and made me feel so comfortable.

Thanks again
Jennifer

 

[JennifersHope]

Thanks so much for your replies, yes, for me it is the only way I started to get stuff up.. I can't imagine ever loving the machine because it reminds me of being vented but I would do it instead of being admitted,

I was also told that insurance won't or doesn't like to pay for it so it may just be the tool I need for when I am admitted..

I just switched centers and am at MUSC and I am so overwhelmed with how amazing they are.... I have never seen such on the ball, doctors, nurses, rts and staff, they are so amazing... and made me feel so comfortable.

Thanks again
Jennifer

 

[JennifersHope]

Thanks so much for your replies, yes, for me it is the only way I started to get stuff up.. I can't imagine ever loving the machine because it reminds me of being vented but I would do it instead of being admitted,

I was also told that insurance won't or doesn't like to pay for it so it may just be the tool I need for when I am admitted..

I just switched centers and am at MUSC and I am so overwhelmed with how amazing they are.... I have never seen such on the ball, doctors, nurses, rts and staff, they are so amazing... and made me feel so comfortable.

Thanks again
Jennifer

 

[JennifersHope]

Thanks so much for your replies, yes, for me it is the only way I started to get stuff up.. I can't imagine ever loving the machine because it reminds me of being vented but I would do it instead of being admitted,

I was also told that insurance won't or doesn't like to pay for it so it may just be the tool I need for when I am admitted..

I just switched centers and am at MUSC and I am so overwhelmed with how amazing they are.... I have never seen such on the ball, doctors, nurses, rts and staff, they are so amazing... and made me feel so comfortable.

Thanks again
Jennifer

 

[JennifersHope]

Thanks so much for your replies, yes, for me it is the only way I started to get stuff up.. I can't imagine ever loving the machine because it reminds me of being vented but I would do it instead of being admitted,
<br />
<br />I was also told that insurance won't or doesn't like to pay for it so it may just be the tool I need for when I am admitted..
<br />
<br />I just switched centers and am at MUSC and I am so overwhelmed with how amazing they are.... I have never seen such on the ball, doctors, nurses, rts and staff, they are so amazing... and made me feel so comfortable.
<br />
<br />Thanks again
<br />Jennifer