what is the cystic fibrosis vest called and what are the med names that r used w!

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Mackenzie,
The answer by Elyssx has most of the information that you request. I shall discuss a few basic details to add to that answer. A great many people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and other medical conditions use high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) vests as part of their daily airway clearance routine. There are two brands of HFCWO vests approved by the FDA as airway clearance devices, and each one offers a few styles. The VEST and the SMART VEST. Cystic fibrosis causes mucus secretions that are very thick. The secretions in the lungs may lead to chronic pulmonary complications such as mucus plugging, persistent infection and tissue damage. Cystic fibrosis patients require daily airway clearance therapy to reduce these complications. The cystic fibrosis vest is an airway clearance system used to reduce pulmonary complications. Physicians prescribe 10-40 minutes for vest therapy per day. The system includes an air pulse generator, a vest, connecting tubes, power cord and a remote control. The vest is inflatable and is connected by two tubes to a small air pulse generator. The air pulse generator inflates and deflates the vest. It gently compresses and releases the chest wall up to 20 times per second. The frequency creates airflow within the lungs. This process loosens and breaks up mucus, making it thinner. Creates “mini coughs” in the lungs, which help push the mucus out. Makes the cilia move faster, helping them carry the loosened mucus to the upper airways. It can be cleared by coughing or suctioning. The cystic fibrosis vest system can be easily used by children and adults. It does not require positioning or breathing techniques. The vest system has an adjustable frequency setting from 5 to 20Hz. The pressure used in the vest is adjustable. The pressure is moderately stable according to frequencies but sometimes varies depending on the vest size. The usage meter in the vest system records the length of each treatment. A typical treatment using the vest system takes 15 to 20 minutes. For some, the vest offers a great alternative or addition to manual chest physiotherapy (CPT), but it is not the best option for everyone. Studies have shown that the vest is equally as effective as other airway clearance methods, but not necessarily more effective. The decision to use HFCWO therapy or not is a choice based on personal preference and the doctor’s recommendation. (See links below for details of CF.)

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matador 89

Many people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and other medical conditions use high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) vests as part of their daily airway clearance routine.

This cystic fibrosis device is highly sought after by patients of this life-threatening disease for the following reasons:
1. It is something that you can use at home

Because the vest is very portable, it can definitely be utilized at home. Patients can also continue treatment on holiday with these vests.
2. No activity from the patient is required

In contrary to other physical therapies to dislodge sticky mucus, patients aren’t required to do anything with this device. They just need to wear the equipment and let it do its work.
3. Special supervision is not needed

Unlike other types of treatment for the disease, wearing the vest doesn’t really need close attention from a doctor or from any other medical professional. Upon purchase, the patient is provided with instructions on how to use it effectively and correctly. There are also available hotline numbers to call just in case help is needed.
4. It works well together with other kinds of treatments

Because a cystic fibrosis vest is a mechanical device, it is completely independent from other forms of therapy. There will be no conflicting body reactions.

http://www.thevest.com/diseases-conditions/cystic-fibrosis.asp
http://www.aboutcysticfibrosis.com/cystic-fibrosis-vest.htm
http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/od/treatment/a/HFCWO.htm