My Daughter is Afraid of the Albuterol Machine

[edan]

Hi. Anyone ever have this problem? We just received a phillips resperonics (sp?) machine and it is so loud (sounds like a lawn mower) that every time I turn it on my toddler covers her ears and won't let me get that mask near her.

1.) Is there a quieter machine out there? I don't care if insurance covers it at this point.
2.) Any hints on getting her to comply?

Thanks in advance!

 

[edan]

Hi. Anyone ever have this problem? We just received a phillips resperonics (sp?) machine and it is so loud (sounds like a lawn mower) that every time I turn it on my toddler covers her ears and won't let me get that mask near her.

1.) Is there a quieter machine out there? I don't care if insurance covers it at this point.
2.) Any hints on getting her to comply?

Thanks in advance!

 

[edan]

Hi. Anyone ever have this problem? We just received a phillips resperonics (sp?) machine and it is so loud (sounds like a lawn mower) that every time I turn it on my toddler covers her ears and won't let me get that mask near her.
<br />
<br />1.) Is there a quieter machine out there? I don't care if insurance covers it at this point.
<br />2.) Any hints on getting her to comply?
<br />
<br />Thanks in advance!

 

[Ratatosk]

Can you go to the local medical supply store and see what else they may have? Compare sounds...

We have a pari proneb ultra and a devilbiss pulmoaide and neither are particularly noisy unless they're starting to wear out. There's STILL noise involved though because I'm constantly getting after DS to turn down the television because he claims he can't hear with both the vest and nebs running.

What does she do while doing nebs? If she's watching a dvd or tv, might be a good idea to get her some headphones. DS uses wireless headphones when he's at his grandparents house so he can watch a DVD and the rest of us can visit.

 

[Ratatosk]

Can you go to the local medical supply store and see what else they may have? Compare sounds...

We have a pari proneb ultra and a devilbiss pulmoaide and neither are particularly noisy unless they're starting to wear out. There's STILL noise involved though because I'm constantly getting after DS to turn down the television because he claims he can't hear with both the vest and nebs running.

What does she do while doing nebs? If she's watching a dvd or tv, might be a good idea to get her some headphones. DS uses wireless headphones when he's at his grandparents house so he can watch a DVD and the rest of us can visit.

 

[Ratatosk]

Can you go to the local medical supply store and see what else they may have? Compare sounds...
<br />
<br />We have a pari proneb ultra and a devilbiss pulmoaide and neither are particularly noisy unless they're starting to wear out. There's STILL noise involved though because I'm constantly getting after DS to turn down the television because he claims he can't hear with both the vest and nebs running.
<br />
<br />What does she do while doing nebs? If she's watching a dvd or tv, might be a good idea to get her some headphones. DS uses wireless headphones when he's at his grandparents house so he can watch a DVD and the rest of us can visit.

 

[hmw]

We have the Pari Proneb UltraII. It's not too bad; she can hear the TV (turned up but not to deafening proportions) over the neb AND the Vest going at the same time. She likes to use her Gameboy with headphones too. We set both on a folded towels to reduce vibration and that helps.

I'll just add- once you decide what you want, if you have to buy one without insurance, shop around online- price varies wildly. DON'T just buy it from the same supplier that you'd get it from if insurance was paying for it, you'll probably pay much more than you have to that way.

 

[hmw]

We have the Pari Proneb UltraII. It's not too bad; she can hear the TV (turned up but not to deafening proportions) over the neb AND the Vest going at the same time. She likes to use her Gameboy with headphones too. We set both on a folded towels to reduce vibration and that helps.

I'll just add- once you decide what you want, if you have to buy one without insurance, shop around online- price varies wildly. DON'T just buy it from the same supplier that you'd get it from if insurance was paying for it, you'll probably pay much more than you have to that way.

 

[hmw]

We have the Pari Proneb UltraII. It's not too bad; she can hear the TV (turned up but not to deafening proportions) over the neb AND the Vest going at the same time. She likes to use her Gameboy with headphones too. We set both on a folded towels to reduce vibration and that helps.
<br />
<br />I'll just add- once you decide what you want, if you have to buy one without insurance, shop around online- price varies wildly. DON'T just buy it from the same supplier that you'd get it from if insurance was paying for it, you'll probably pay much more than you have to that way.

 

[Ratatosk]

I agree with Harriet -- our first pari cost well over $365, which was covered by insurance. I picked up the devilbiss as a spare and out of pocket for under $100. The pari proneb ultra II I purchased for under $50. Again out of pocket.

 

[Ratatosk]

I agree with Harriet -- our first pari cost well over $365, which was covered by insurance. I picked up the devilbiss as a spare and out of pocket for under $100. The pari proneb ultra II I purchased for under $50. Again out of pocket.

 

[Ratatosk]

I agree with Harriet -- our first pari cost well over $365, which was covered by insurance. I picked up the devilbiss as a spare and out of pocket for under $100. The pari proneb ultra II I purchased for under $50. Again out of pocket.

 

[hockeykid]

The Respronics Mini Elite is pretty quiet. In my opinion, it makes less noise than my ProNeb Ultra 2. The ProNeb noise level is not that bad either. I usually listen to my Ipod while doing nebs and vest to drown out the noise. Good luck!!

 

[hockeykid]

The Respronics Mini Elite is pretty quiet. In my opinion, it makes less noise than my ProNeb Ultra 2. The ProNeb noise level is not that bad either. I usually listen to my Ipod while doing nebs and vest to drown out the noise. Good luck!!

 

[hockeykid]

The Respronics Mini Elite is pretty quiet. In my opinion, it makes less noise than my ProNeb Ultra 2. The ProNeb noise level is not that bad either. I usually listen to my Ipod while doing nebs and vest to drown out the noise. Good luck!!

 

[hmw]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i>

I agree with Harriet -- our first pari cost well over $365, which was covered by insurance. I picked up the devilbiss as a spare and out of pocket for under $100. The pari proneb ultra II I purchased for under $50. Again out of pocket.</end quote></div>

It's incredible that insurance will fork out that kind of money to the dme companies w/o a complaint when identical products are available for a fraction of the cost from other companies, and yet argue, deny, argue, deny US over stuff that is absolutely essential and CAN'T be substituted in any way w/ another medication, specialist, etc. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif" border="0">

 

[hmw]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i>

I agree with Harriet -- our first pari cost well over $365, which was covered by insurance. I picked up the devilbiss as a spare and out of pocket for under $100. The pari proneb ultra II I purchased for under $50. Again out of pocket.</end quote>

It's incredible that insurance will fork out that kind of money to the dme companies w/o a complaint when identical products are available for a fraction of the cost from other companies, and yet argue, deny, argue, deny US over stuff that is absolutely essential and CAN'T be substituted in any way w/ another medication, specialist, etc. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif" border="0">

 

[hmw]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i>
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<br />I agree with Harriet -- our first pari cost well over $365, which was covered by insurance. I picked up the devilbiss as a spare and out of pocket for under $100. The pari proneb ultra II I purchased for under $50. Again out of pocket.</end quote>
<br />
<br />It's incredible that insurance will fork out that kind of money to the dme companies w/o a complaint when identical products are available for a fraction of the cost from other companies, and yet argue, deny, argue, deny US over stuff that is absolutely essential and CAN'T be substituted in any way w/ another medication, specialist, etc. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif" border="0">

 

[edan]

Thank you everyone. I will look into your suggestions.
By the way, usually the "cash cost" ends up being alot more than the price the insurance actually pays because of the "contracted rates" they have negotiated with providers. It is always worth neogiating if you are paying cash.

You have all been so helpful over the past few weeks. I hope one day I can return the favor."

 

[edan]

Thank you everyone. I will look into your suggestions.
By the way, usually the "cash cost" ends up being alot more than the price the insurance actually pays because of the "contracted rates" they have negotiated with providers. It is always worth neogiating if you are paying cash.

You have all been so helpful over the past few weeks. I hope one day I can return the favor."