Does Breathing Feel Harder Than It Should? 

Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and bronchiectasis often means twice the struggle. Chronic coughing, persistent mucus, and regular flare-ups can affect nearly every area of your life. 

It doesn’t have to be that way. 

We understand how much COPD and bronchiectasis can impact your life, which is why we developed the SmartVest airway clearance system. 

SmartVest is a prescription-based, at-home therapy that clears mucus to improve your lung function, making breathing more comfortable and daily tasks more manageable. 

Wondering if SmartVest could help manage your symptoms of COPD and bronchiectasis? Our team is ready to answer all your questions.

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Take the First Step Towards Breathing Easier

Request our information packet and experience a smart solution to airway clearance. Our informational packet includes everything you need to know about how SmartVest works, who it helps, and how to get started.

Take the First Step Towards Breathing Easier

Request our information packet and experience a smart solution to airway clearance. Our informational packet includes everything you need to know about how SmartVest works, who it helps, and how to get started.

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Bronchiectasis & COPD: Understanding the Connection 

The early symptoms of COPD often overlap with those of bronchiectasis, making diagnosis more complicated. In fact, some patients are unaware that they have both conditions. Yet studies show that up to 69% of people with COPD also have bronchiectasis, a condition known as Bronchiectasis-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overlap Syndrome (BCOS).3

Renowned Pulmonologist Dr. Frederic Seifer explains the growing number of patients living with comorbid COPD and bronchiectasis.

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My mom has COPD and bronchiectasis which have landed her in the hospital a lot during the past few months. The doctor finally ordered SmartVest for her and, on the first treatment, she started getting phlegm up a lot easier and feeling like she could breathe better. Just to see a smile on her face after almost losing her this past week is so worth this vest!

– Delores

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What is a COPD Flare Up? →

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What is a COPD Flare Up? How do I Manage Chronic Symptoms?

A COPD flare-up (exacerbation) can leave you feeling low on energy, short of breath, or with chest tightness.

Treating Bronchiectasis: New Independent Study Finds SmartVest Improves Outcomes →

Bronchiectasis vs. COPD

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Bronchiectasis vs. COPD: How Are They Different

It’s common to experience an overlap of bronchiectasis and COPD symptoms. Differentiating between the two can be challenging, but certain factors can help distinguish them.

Can a Patient Have Both COPD and Bronchiectasis?

Although both conditions share similar symptoms, COPD and bronchiectasis require a separate diagnosis.

Renowned Pulmonologist Dr. Frederic Seifer explains the growing number of patients living with comorbid COPD and bronchiectasis.

Dr. Frederic Seifer explains the symptoms of COPD

My mom has COPD and bronchiectasis which have landed her in the hospital a lot during the past few months. The doctor finally ordered SmartVest for her and, on the first treatment, she started getting phlegm up a lot easier and feeling like she could breathe better. Just to see a smile on her face after almost losing her this past week is so worth this vest!
Delores

Break the Cycle & Breathe Easier With SmartVest

You don’t need to manage your symptoms without support. For people with COPD and bronchiectasis, SmartVest is a proven solution for breathing more easily.

Citations:

  1. Cleveland Clinic. (Aug. 6, 2022.) “Bronchiectasis.” 
  2. Mayo Clinic. (Aug. 30, 2024.) “COPD.”
  3. National Library of Medicine. (Dec. 9, 2024.) “Bronchiectasis-COPD Overlap Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of its Pathophysiology and Potential Cardiovascular Implications.”
  4. Sievert C et al. Respiratory Therapy, Vol. 11 No 4, 34-38, 2016.
  5. Powner J et al. BMC Pulm Med 19, 82, 2019.

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