Talking to your doctor about high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) therapy can present challenges—especially if your prescriber is unfamiliar with bronchiectasis or how to effectively treat its chronic symptoms. When this is the case, it’s up to you to help educate your doctor on the benefits of HFCWO therapy in providing long-term relief and […]
An exciting time of year, the holidays traditionally bring people together and spread cheer. But for someone living with bronchiectasis, your joy of the season may be mixed with unease. Between the cold temperatures, dry air conditions, and time spent with family and friends, there’s a greater risk of spreading germs that may trigger an […]
Dr. Frederic Seifer has helped diagnose and treat numerous patients living with chronic lung diseases, such as bronchiectasis. For more than two decades, his dedication to helping patients find effective airway clearance treatments to manage their symptoms has made him a leading expert in the study of bronchiectasis. To help individuals better understand bronchiectasis […]
According to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), October 21-27, 2018, marks the celebration of Respiratory Care Week. In honor of this event, respiratory therapists from all over the world are working together to increase awareness on how patients and clinicians can improve lung function. An essential part of respiratory care awareness is […]
The SmartVest Airway Clearance System has been proven to reduce exacerbations, improve patient outcomes, and has been used by healthcare professionals since 2000. Over the years, clinicians have shared with us their own success stories they have experienced with their patients. “[My patients] couldn’t believe the difference it made in their lives. It’s easy to […]
If you or a loved one is living with bronchiectasis, then you may already know that its causes and symptoms vary between individuals. Although it’s common to share similar traits of this chronic lung condition, such as shortness of breath, chronic cough, or respiratory infections, the reality is that bronchiectasis affects patients differently because it […]
High frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) therapy is an effective approach to managing bronchiectasis and other chronic pulmonary conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis. As annual bronchiectasis incidence (i.e. the number of patients newly diagnosed with bronchiectasis) increases, common misconceptions surrounding its treatment may prevent patients from choosing the most […]
Bronchiectasis (brong-kee-EK-tuh-sis) is an irreversible chronic lung condition where a patient’s airways become damaged and abnormally widened from recurring inflammation or infection. Through a vicious cycle, airways are repeatedly damaged, causing the lungs to slowly lose their ability to mobilize and clear mucus. This leaves the body more susceptible to respiratory infections, and over time, […]
Understanding the complexities of a chronic lung condition like bronchiectasis (brong-kee-EK-tuh-sis) is essential to finding the best treatment approach to your individual symptoms. From shortness of breath to a chronic cough that produces mucus, bronchiectasis is an irreversible lung condition that can damage your airways and weaken your ability to clear mucus on your own. […]
If you’re living with bronchiectasis, air travel may not sound like an ideal method of transportation. Between the plane’s cramped seating, cabin air pressure, and high altitude making it more difficult to breathe, you may avoid flying altogether. But an important part of living with a chronic lung disease, like bronchiectasis, is finding ways to […]