AirPhysio is a mucus clearance and lung expansion OPEP device. The device uses an all-natural process called Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP). This assists the body’s natural cleaning process. This helps to maintain optimal hygiene in the lungs and restores lung capacity .
Read moreWhat is AirPhysio good for?
AirPhysio is a mucus clearance and lung expansion OPEP device. The device uses an all-natural process called Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP). This assists the body’s natural cleaning process. This helps to maintain optimal hygiene in the lungs and restores lung capacity .
Read moreHow often should you use AirPhysio?
Use the device for up to 10 mins, once or twice a day when symtoms show or as required . To maintain lung hygiene and maximum lung capacity, use at least once per week after symptoms cease, as this will help maintain better breathing.
Read moreHow do you use a mucus clearing device?
Instruct the patient to slowly inhale to approximately 3/4 of a full breath. Place the FLUTTER® in the mouth with lips closed firmly around the stem. Position the FLUTTER® at the proper angle and perform a 2 to 3 second breath-hold. This allows the inhaled air to be evenly distributed throughout the lungs.
Read moreWhat is the purpose of a flutter valve?
A flutter valve (also known as the Heimlich valve after its inventor, Henry Heimlich) is a one-way valve used in respiratory medicine to prevent air from travelling back along a chest tube .
Read moreHow many times a day should you use a flutter valve?
Each 10-20 minute treatment should be performed at least twice a day . The goal is to produce little to no mucus on a daily basis which means your lungs are clear. If you are bringing up a lot of mucus, you need to use your Aerobika* Oscillating PEP more often.
Read moreWhat does an acapella device do?
The Acapella Choice® airway clearance device is used to help remove mucus from the airways . The device may be used after taking a short-acting inhaled bronchodilator medication (as prescribed by your doctor). The medication helps open the airways to make the technique more effective.
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