I have not really used the flute long enough or with pd to comment as yet. The cupped floppy hands trap the air which vibrates the mucus free and the flutter and acapella are supposed to vibrate internally to loosen the gunk. I do pd with percussion and use the acapella as an aid whilst doing it. It also has a dial at the bottom 1 to 5, 1 being the least resistance, therefore easier to use and 5 being most resistance. The acapella is very useful as you can use it in any position, although you will often find it easier if you turn the mouthpiece (so if you are lying on your left side turn the mouthpiece slightly to the left). Some folks swear by the flutter and it's easy to use. If you check out the Henleys link it will explain about the Acapella Choice. It's really hard to say which is more efficient for any individual swimmer as we all have different needs and preferences. You can get VAT medical exemption but even with that I thought it was cheaper on Amazon.Ĭofdrop-UK in reply to swimmer 10 years ago My last one broke and I thought it only fair to buy the next one myself. The acapella from the hospital is the Acapella Choice. It might be an idea to try your cons again for a referral to physio, but if you really have to purchase your own (and I don't think you should) you already have a link for evergreen and lungflute. Another member here (you know who you are sweet) has very kindly introduced and sent to me a lung flute and I am just getting used to it at the mo. I also have an acapella which I like very much, although I do not rely on any of the gadgets alone, I also do postural draining with percussion and the acapella can be used in any position. I have a flutter and it's easy to use but if you do postural draining it will only work when upright. Most bronchs I know have been 'loaned' either one. Do they work - well as we are all different they work well for some.Īll bronchiectatics have their favourite methods, be that the flutter, acapella. I can understand if you asked your GP, but if you have a resp consultant (and you defo should have) cons should have referred you to a resp physio and they are the ones who should go through all the pep devices. Mucus tends to form and pool in parts of the airways that are widened, resulting in discomfort and potential infection.I am absolutely astounded you cannot get a flutter device if you have bronchiectasis. Bronchiectasis is a permanent abnormal widening in one or more of the airways. Stressful and strenuous coughing may help to clear obstructions, but this is not pleasant for the sufferer or the relatives.Īmong the various conditions in which it has a role, the Flutter is also suitable for Bronchiectasis. This loosens the mucus andĮxcessive mucus in the lungs not only makes breathing more difficult, but leads to infection and lung damage. The user simply exhales several times into the mouthpiece, causing the ball to vibrate, the vibrations travelling back into all branches of the lungs. It is recognised as an effective method to reduce the complications associated with excess mucus production. Clement Clarke Flutter Mucus Clearance Deviceįor sufferers of chest congestion, the Flutter offers a simple and convenient method of bringing relief from discomfort.
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