The Vest in Adults

[NoExcuses]

Check out my blog..... go down to the section about Dr. Warwick.

He writes about why the Vest is superior to manual CPT. Some of the reasons include consistent execution (when a human is involved, consistency often isnt' the case) and larger sputum production and finally increased hydration of the airways.

The Vest is definitely an amazing investment.

 

[NoExcuses]

Check out my blog..... go down to the section about Dr. Warwick.

He writes about why the Vest is superior to manual CPT. Some of the reasons include consistent execution (when a human is involved, consistency often isnt' the case) and larger sputum production and finally increased hydration of the airways.

The Vest is definitely an amazing investment.

 

[NoExcuses]

Check out my blog..... go down to the section about Dr. Warwick.

He writes about why the Vest is superior to manual CPT. Some of the reasons include consistent execution (when a human is involved, consistency often isnt' the case) and larger sputum production and finally increased hydration of the airways.

The Vest is definitely an amazing investment.

 

[NoExcuses]

Check out my blog..... go down to the section about Dr. Warwick.

He writes about why the Vest is superior to manual CPT. Some of the reasons include consistent execution (when a human is involved, consistency often isnt' the case) and larger sputum production and finally increased hydration of the airways.

The Vest is definitely an amazing investment.

 

[NoExcuses]

Check out my blog..... go down to the section about Dr. Warwick.

He writes about why the Vest is superior to manual CPT. Some of the reasons include consistent execution (when a human is involved, consistency often isnt' the case) and larger sputum production and finally increased hydration of the airways.

The Vest is definitely an amazing investment.

 

[Solo]

The vest is definetly something. I remember in the 80s how my mother and father had to pound on me; it was really tiring for them, I can imagine. Then the therapy table we had, geese. The vest I received about 7 years ago changed my life! I do it in 15 minute increments twice a day. My insurance didn't cover it, but I talked to my social worker at my CF center and she pulled some strings for me to get it, free of charge. A few years ago it broke and Hill Room sent me a brand new one- in a jiffy, also free. I can postulate that without the vest I'd surely be hospitalized more frequently.

 

[Solo]

The vest is definetly something. I remember in the 80s how my mother and father had to pound on me; it was really tiring for them, I can imagine. Then the therapy table we had, geese. The vest I received about 7 years ago changed my life! I do it in 15 minute increments twice a day. My insurance didn't cover it, but I talked to my social worker at my CF center and she pulled some strings for me to get it, free of charge. A few years ago it broke and Hill Room sent me a brand new one- in a jiffy, also free. I can postulate that without the vest I'd surely be hospitalized more frequently.

 

[Solo]

The vest is definetly something. I remember in the 80s how my mother and father had to pound on me; it was really tiring for them, I can imagine. Then the therapy table we had, geese. The vest I received about 7 years ago changed my life! I do it in 15 minute increments twice a day. My insurance didn't cover it, but I talked to my social worker at my CF center and she pulled some strings for me to get it, free of charge. A few years ago it broke and Hill Room sent me a brand new one- in a jiffy, also free. I can postulate that without the vest I'd surely be hospitalized more frequently.

 

[Solo]

The vest is definetly something. I remember in the 80s how my mother and father had to pound on me; it was really tiring for them, I can imagine. Then the therapy table we had, geese. The vest I received about 7 years ago changed my life! I do it in 15 minute increments twice a day. My insurance didn't cover it, but I talked to my social worker at my CF center and she pulled some strings for me to get it, free of charge. A few years ago it broke and Hill Room sent me a brand new one- in a jiffy, also free. I can postulate that without the vest I'd surely be hospitalized more frequently.

 

[Solo]

The vest is definetly something. I remember in the 80s how my mother and father had to pound on me; it was really tiring for them, I can imagine. Then the therapy table we had, geese. The vest I received about 7 years ago changed my life! I do it in 15 minute increments twice a day. My insurance didn't cover it, but I talked to my social worker at my CF center and she pulled some strings for me to get it, free of charge. A few years ago it broke and Hill Room sent me a brand new one- in a jiffy, also free. I can postulate that without the vest I'd surely be hospitalized more frequently.

 

[JenWren]

Vest, Yes.... big fan I do three treatments a day cause it is best for me. Not on a need basis. It opens me up, it relaxes bronchial spasms. it might help improve your endurance or maintain your endurance in your runnng. I do three 45 min treatiments a day and take it camping and on vacations with us. I have never had any desire to fly or go on a cruise so I haven't had to travel that way with it.

My insurance paid for it eventually. It cost 15,ooo,oo dollars. But sory of rent to own . We went before the BCBS panel in Boston and convinced them that it was worth paying for cause it would cost less than a PT person coming in twice a day every day which is what I was doing before the vest. In addition I also use the Flutter on vacations and just before I go to bed at night. I sleep much better if I do .

Hope this helps.

JenWren 48 CF CFRD Married 26 yrs. to the same guy. hee hee.

 

[JenWren]

Vest, Yes.... big fan I do three treatments a day cause it is best for me. Not on a need basis. It opens me up, it relaxes bronchial spasms. it might help improve your endurance or maintain your endurance in your runnng. I do three 45 min treatiments a day and take it camping and on vacations with us. I have never had any desire to fly or go on a cruise so I haven't had to travel that way with it.

My insurance paid for it eventually. It cost 15,ooo,oo dollars. But sory of rent to own . We went before the BCBS panel in Boston and convinced them that it was worth paying for cause it would cost less than a PT person coming in twice a day every day which is what I was doing before the vest. In addition I also use the Flutter on vacations and just before I go to bed at night. I sleep much better if I do .

Hope this helps.

JenWren 48 CF CFRD Married 26 yrs. to the same guy. hee hee.

 

[JenWren]

Vest, Yes.... big fan I do three treatments a day cause it is best for me. Not on a need basis. It opens me up, it relaxes bronchial spasms. it might help improve your endurance or maintain your endurance in your runnng. I do three 45 min treatiments a day and take it camping and on vacations with us. I have never had any desire to fly or go on a cruise so I haven't had to travel that way with it.

My insurance paid for it eventually. It cost 15,ooo,oo dollars. But sory of rent to own . We went before the BCBS panel in Boston and convinced them that it was worth paying for cause it would cost less than a PT person coming in twice a day every day which is what I was doing before the vest. In addition I also use the Flutter on vacations and just before I go to bed at night. I sleep much better if I do .

Hope this helps.

JenWren 48 CF CFRD Married 26 yrs. to the same guy. hee hee.

 

[JenWren]

Vest, Yes.... big fan I do three treatments a day cause it is best for me. Not on a need basis. It opens me up, it relaxes bronchial spasms. it might help improve your endurance or maintain your endurance in your runnng. I do three 45 min treatiments a day and take it camping and on vacations with us. I have never had any desire to fly or go on a cruise so I haven't had to travel that way with it.

My insurance paid for it eventually. It cost 15,ooo,oo dollars. But sory of rent to own . We went before the BCBS panel in Boston and convinced them that it was worth paying for cause it would cost less than a PT person coming in twice a day every day which is what I was doing before the vest. In addition I also use the Flutter on vacations and just before I go to bed at night. I sleep much better if I do .

Hope this helps.

JenWren 48 CF CFRD Married 26 yrs. to the same guy. hee hee.

 

[JenWren]

Vest, Yes.... big fan I do three treatments a day cause it is best for me. Not on a need basis. It opens me up, it relaxes bronchial spasms. it might help improve your endurance or maintain your endurance in your runnng. I do three 45 min treatiments a day and take it camping and on vacations with us. I have never had any desire to fly or go on a cruise so I haven't had to travel that way with it.

My insurance paid for it eventually. It cost 15,ooo,oo dollars. But sory of rent to own . We went before the BCBS panel in Boston and convinced them that it was worth paying for cause it would cost less than a PT person coming in twice a day every day which is what I was doing before the vest. In addition I also use the Flutter on vacations and just before I go to bed at night. I sleep much better if I do .

Hope this helps.

JenWren 48 CF CFRD Married 26 yrs. to the same guy. hee hee.

 

[cdale613]

I don't use a vest, but I also think that just exercising isn't enough airway clearance.
I exercise a ton, but find I still need dedicated airway clearance as part of my routine, especially first thing in the morning.

I have a chest physical therapist come to my house and pound on me 5 days a week, and find this far superior to the vest. Having a person come over makes compliance a no-brainer; the positions of Chest PT make way more sense than sitting upright with the vest as far as postural drainage is concerned; and the built in position changes force me to cough every 2-3 minutes, instead of going through a vest routine without coughing.

That said, if you don't have access to GOOD chest pt, a vest is better than nothing.

Chris

27 m w/cf

 

[cdale613]

I don't use a vest, but I also think that just exercising isn't enough airway clearance.
I exercise a ton, but find I still need dedicated airway clearance as part of my routine, especially first thing in the morning.

I have a chest physical therapist come to my house and pound on me 5 days a week, and find this far superior to the vest. Having a person come over makes compliance a no-brainer; the positions of Chest PT make way more sense than sitting upright with the vest as far as postural drainage is concerned; and the built in position changes force me to cough every 2-3 minutes, instead of going through a vest routine without coughing.

That said, if you don't have access to GOOD chest pt, a vest is better than nothing.

Chris

27 m w/cf

 

[cdale613]

I don't use a vest, but I also think that just exercising isn't enough airway clearance.
I exercise a ton, but find I still need dedicated airway clearance as part of my routine, especially first thing in the morning.

I have a chest physical therapist come to my house and pound on me 5 days a week, and find this far superior to the vest. Having a person come over makes compliance a no-brainer; the positions of Chest PT make way more sense than sitting upright with the vest as far as postural drainage is concerned; and the built in position changes force me to cough every 2-3 minutes, instead of going through a vest routine without coughing.

That said, if you don't have access to GOOD chest pt, a vest is better than nothing.

Chris

27 m w/cf

 

[cdale613]

I don't use a vest, but I also think that just exercising isn't enough airway clearance.
I exercise a ton, but find I still need dedicated airway clearance as part of my routine, especially first thing in the morning.

I have a chest physical therapist come to my house and pound on me 5 days a week, and find this far superior to the vest. Having a person come over makes compliance a no-brainer; the positions of Chest PT make way more sense than sitting upright with the vest as far as postural drainage is concerned; and the built in position changes force me to cough every 2-3 minutes, instead of going through a vest routine without coughing.

That said, if you don't have access to GOOD chest pt, a vest is better than nothing.

Chris

27 m w/cf

 

[cdale613]

I don't use a vest, but I also think that just exercising isn't enough airway clearance.
I exercise a ton, but find I still need dedicated airway clearance as part of my routine, especially first thing in the morning.

I have a chest physical therapist come to my house and pound on me 5 days a week, and find this far superior to the vest. Having a person come over makes compliance a no-brainer; the positions of Chest PT make way more sense than sitting upright with the vest as far as postural drainage is concerned; and the built in position changes force me to cough every 2-3 minutes, instead of going through a vest routine without coughing.

That said, if you don't have access to GOOD chest pt, a vest is better than nothing.

Chris

27 m w/cf