![]() OPEP devices use positive pressure and oscillation. Unfortunately, only a few research studies have shown OPEP to be helpful in patients with lower respiratory tract illnesses. The success of using OPEP in these severe respiratory conditions made OPEP widely popular. It is supposed to be more effective than PEP and has been used in patients initially with cystic fibrosis, asthma, and bronchitis. ![]() OPEP is a form of PEP, but it also works using airway vibrations or oscillations. Positive expiratory pressure therapy (PEP) works by preventing the collapse of the airways and increasing what air is left in the lungs or functional residual capacity. It is unproven for patients who may have a normal respiratory function or for those recovering from an acute, not chronic, illness. Pulmonary rehabilitation is aimed at solving a patient’s unique problems. Pulmonary rehabilitation is done through a coordinated effort with the patient, their family and friends, and their healthcare team. It is aimed at improving physical and social activity, and therefore working toward an improved quality of life. In particular, it will attempt to answer the question: Is it a scam? What are the goals of pulmonary rehabilitation?įirst and foremost, pulmonary rehabilitation is aimed at reducing symptoms for those patients who have disabilities due to respiratory problems. This article will cover the ins and outs of lung cleaning devices such as the AirPhysio. The device made in Australia is essentially an OPEP device. It is unclear whether normal adults need “lung cleaning”. It is unclear how effective OPEP devices are for normal people. It should not be used in cases where there is tuberculosis, heart failure, and pneumothorax. These include patients who have been diagnosed with COPD, cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and other disorders. Patients who are struggling with clearing mucus use OPEP devices. It is a non-invasive, drug-free method that is meant to assist patients with chronic respiratory conditions. Chest physiotherapy is used to improve the movement and removal of airway secretions in patients with respiratory problems.Ī type of device used in chest physiotherapy is OPEP therapy, which stands for Oscillating Expiratory Pressure. The basis of pulmonary rehabilitation is clinically sound with a long history of clinical management and health maintenance for patients who have a chronic respiratory disease. To back up, as a general rule, healthy patients with normal respiratory function do not need to use a lung cleaning device or undergo pulmonary rehabilitation. I hate that because I'm generally an optimistic, half-full kinda girl.Evidence from large clinical studies is lacking for the use of OPEP devices for adjunct therapy with the management of COPD and COPD exacerbations. ![]() Actually both as, if I understand correctly, one is to get the junk out and the other is to strengthen the lung muscles.ĭamn, I'm pissed. I'm still waiting to see when I start a clinical trial where I will have a new pulmo who will take over my care This device is one of the things I'll ask about. I'm both very angry and extremely sad and to the pont if crying. Especially the time (almost 4 years) because I'm sure I'd be better off had I received even minimal care. Makes me so angry at the $ and time wasted. Since being on inspire and reading about other COPD ers I've come to see the lack of care I've received from this doc. I see this guy every 4 months and he told me on my last visit "there's nothing more I can do for you". Pulmo prescribes pred and antibiotcs but doesn't have me come in even if I call back for another round of antibiotic because first didn't work. I call pulmo as soon as I notice an exacerbation coming on and tell nurse mucus is green and so thick and sticky I can't get it out except sometimes in great big globs. I'm very severe emphysema and have exacebations (without hospitalization) several times each spring and fall. Like RitaAnne I've never heard of these devces before.
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