What's New In Airway Clearance Therapy?

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If you’re living with bronchiectasis, living better is possible.

Along with medication, airway clearance therapies provide a safe, effective treatment for bronchiectasis (BE). These therapies can help you enjoy a better quality of life, reduce the frequency of infections, and help to prevent further lung damage^1-3. One type of airway clearance therapy is high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO), also known as “vest therapy.”

How does HFCWO work?

HFCWO devices rapidly oscillate, gently compressing and releasing the chest wall, creating increased airflow within the lungs. This helps thin and move mucus to the larger airways where it can be cleared by coughing or suctioning. And HFCWO devices don’t require any special skills or techniques—most people are able to use them on their own.

Learn more about bronchiectasis and your treatment options at LivingWithBE.com:

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Is it right for you?

If you have bronchiectasis, HFCWO vest therapy may be able to help you. Talk with your doctor about your treatment options and get additional information at LivingWithBE.com.

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1 Sievert C, Beaner C. Using high-frequency chest wall oscillation in a bronchiectasis patient population: an outcomes-based case review. Respiratory Therapy. 2016;11(4 ).
2 Nicolini A, Cardini F, Landucci N, et al. Effectiveness of treatment with high-frequency chest wall oscillation in patients in patients with bronchiectasis. BMC Pulm Med 2013: Apr 4;13:21. doi: 10.1186/1471-2466-13-21.
3 Basavaraj A, DeKoven M, Shah D, et al. Impact of High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation on Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Resource Utilization in Adult Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis in the United States: A Pre-Post Cohort Analysis. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2020;201:A7758.

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