Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum.  ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
 | 

Diagnosis Bronchiectasis

by littlepath, Jun 19, 2009 09:08AM
I have recently been diagnosed with Bronchiectasis.   My pulmonologist recommended a product called “The Vest. “  I have it on a 30-day trial and it’s worked wonders.  MUCH less coughing and mucus, greated lung capacity, etc.    My insurance company has denied coverage on this very expensive piece of equipment and, while I am appealing the decision, I’m also looking to see what else is out there that will aid long-term, in keeping my lungs clear.   I’ve seen several products that are not only much less expensive, but also seem easier to deal with.  Frankly, I’m not crazy about the shaking-up I get twice a day with the Vest.   I’d like to hear from others with this disease so I can learn what else might work and where these other options can be found.  Thanks
Member Comments (1)

by bioflame, Jun 20, 2009 12:30AM
To: littlepath
I have COPD too, with coughing and mucus. Ive never heard of The Vest.
Post Comment
To
Comment
Post Comment
Recent Activity
MrsMacDugle commented on Restless Morning
3 hrs ago
moonpiebaby commented on Did Your Hopes and Dr...
5 hrs ago
Addiction Recovery Tracker: Restless Morning
7 hrs ago by moonpiebaby
moonpiebaby please don't be one of those days
meg321 commented on photo
22 hrs ago
raquelplus2 commented on I HATE CHRISTMAS I HA...
Dec 18
Lonelymom commented on I HATE CHRISTMAS I HA...
Dec 18
Asthma Tracker: chappie539
Dec 18 by chappie539
RSS Expert Activity
CONTACT US SENATE IMMEDIATELY
2 hrs ago by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS
Sad cases of Animal Cruelty
Dec 18 by Thomas Dock, Vet. Technician
Cost and Availablity of Medical Car...
Dec 17 by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS
Community Members