Re: percussor

[Guest guest]

Joe,

We use a mechanical percussor. We bought it from Grandma Bev, insurance would

not pay for it. It was around $400. We love it, because its lots easier on us

that manual cpt. But... we have no knowledge of whether it does a better job

that manual cpt or not, as JC does not cough or produce sputum yet.

Angie P. (ma to JC, 3yo, wcf)

percussor

Does anyone use a mechanical percussor? What are the pros and cons?

Any info on them would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe

[Guest guest]

DEAR JOE,

We used that manual precursor for our ERIN for 16 years, too. Then got the

vest. They both do a good job, especially if their isn't much lung

involment, at least that we saw. BUT.....the vest is the final " best " as

far as compliance . keeping lungs clear. it is a great tool . They can watch

TV . do homework, play games, wee ones can color, play with hand toys, etc.

& YOU aren't worn out .

The Vest Company will bring it to you.......they work on getting the

payment..NOT TO WORRY FOR YOU......,MOST insurance co.'s will pay,- as it

helps keep CFer out of the hospital , etc. The doc MUST prescribe tho . If

he will ---DO IT...........you will LOVE it -----either right away ...or

shortly after. Some take a while to get friendly to it. We all wore it & had

such a great time with it ,-ERIN really says now , she forgets she is doing

a treatment .

Good luck in whatever you choose.

LOVE & HUGS,

grandmoMBEV

Re: percussor

Joe,

We use a mechanical percussor. We bought it from Grandma Bev, insurance

would not pay for it. It was around $400. We love it, because its lots

easier on us that manual cpt. But... we have no knowledge of whether it

does a better job that manual cpt or not, as JC does not cough or produce

sputum yet.

Angie P. (ma to JC, 3yo, wcf)

percussor

Does anyone use a mechanical percussor? What are the pros and cons?

Any info on them would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe