Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) is an airway clearance technique that involves manually percussing the chest wall to help clear the lungs of mucus build up. Administered with the help of a caregiver or respiratory therapist, manual CPT is used for patients living with a chronic lung condition, such as cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis, where the lungs […]
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition that can affect your quality of life. From frequent coughing and fatigue to recurring infections that require hospitalization, bronchiectasis can cause you to put your personal life on hold, making you miss life’s special moments, like a grandchild’s birthday or day out with the family. Because bronchiectasis remains an […]
In part one of the SmartVest Journey series, we went through the steps on how to order a SmartVest system. Next, we’ll go through the process of what happens after Electromed receives your SmartVest Airway Clearance System prescription. The first step to getting your respiratory vest is to speak with a Patient Care Team Member, […]
Is a chronic lung condition, like bronchiectasis, keeping you from living independently, spending time with your grandchildren, or doing the everyday activities you enjoy? Knowing how to talk to your doctor about your symptoms is the first step in your SmartVest journey so you can start feeling relief. In part one of this two-part series, […]
At Electromed, each member of our team works diligently to help individuals, like you, find support and compassion, as you take the first step in your SmartVest journey. Beginning a new treatment plan is both exciting and overwhelming. You’re likely ready to start enjoying relief from chronic cough, respiratory infections, and fatigue, but may have […]
According to a 2018 article in Bronchiectasis News Today, approximately half of newly diagnosed bronchiectasis patients also have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).1 This statistic is likely to grow if bronchiectasis—an underdeveloped area of study—continues to go under-diagnosed in its early stages. Referred to as bronchiectasis-COPD overlap syndrome (BCOS),2 this type of comorbidity will affect […]
When you’re living with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), protecting your lungs from infection is the first step to achieving a better quality of life. But because there are many types of COPD1, finding ways to manage your individual symptoms can be challenging. Living with COPD Symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath, wheezing, […]
In a previous blog post, we discussed the methods a prescriber may use to diagnose bronchiectasis (brong-kee-EK-tuh-sis), an irreversible chronic lung condition caused by abnormal widening of the airways of the lung. Left untreated, bronchiectasis may lead to exacerbations that require hospitalizations and multiple courses of antibiotics. The most common way to diagnose bronchiectasis is […]
Because every patient with bronchiectasis is different, the symptoms experienced from a chronic lung condition can vary widely. For clinicians, this presents the challenge of choosing a bronchiectasis treatment that is most effective in allowing patients to live a healthier, fuller life—without the physical and financial stress of ongoing hospitalization and emergency room visits. Though […]
Deciding to introduce high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) therapy into your patient’s bronchiectasis treatment plan is the first step toward providing patients a lifetime airway clearance solution for their chronic lung condition. Getting the right respiratory vest in the hands of your patients is easier than you may think! At Electromed, we strive to […]