How do you adjust the resistance on an Aerobika?

Your health care provider will set the indicator when you get your Aerobika. Move the resistance indicator toward the + to increase resistance. Shift the indicator toward – to decrease resistance….How to Use the Aerobika

1. 10-20 blows.
2. 2-3 huffs.
3. One big cough to bring the sputum up and out. Try not to swallow the mucus.

How often should I use my Aerobika?

Each 10-20 minute treatment should be performed at least twice a day. The goal is to produce little to no mucus on a daily basis which means your lungs are clear. If you are bringing up a lot of mucus, you need to use your Aerobika* Oscillating PEP more often.

How does Aerobika device work?

How does the AEROBIKA* device work? When you have COPD or Chronic Bronchitis, excess mucus can build-up in the lungs resulting in symptoms. As you exhale through the device, the airways are opened. As the airways open, vibrations help thin and loosen mucus which can then be expelled.

How do you use an Aerobika breathing device?

Instructions for Using Your Aerobika

1. Put the mouthpiece in your mouth.
2. With the mouthpiece still in your mouth, breathe in.
3. With the mouthpiece still in your mouth, breathe out.
4. Repeat steps 3 and 4 about 10 to 20 times.
5. Take the mouthpiece out of your mouth and huff cough 2 to 3 times.

How effective is Aerobika?

With a willingness to pay (WTP) threshold of $50,000 per QALY gained, the probability for the Aerobika® device to be cost-effective was 77%.

Is Aerobika a nebulizer?

Attach the nebulizer to the nebulizer port of the Aerobika® Oscillating PEP. Switch on the compressed air source, and complete your combined treatment using the breathing technique outlined above. Ensure your nebulizer is set-up correctly and medication has been added to the nebulizer cup.

Does a nebulizer break up mucus?

The medications used in nebulizers help your child by loosening the mucus in the lungs so it can be coughed out more easily, and by relaxing the airway muscles so that more air can move in and out of the lungs. Breathing the medication straight into the lungs works better and faster than taking the medication by mouth.

Is Aerobika covered by insurance?

How much does Aerobika cost with insurance? Devices such as Aerobika usually do not qualify for coverage from most insurance There may be situations where your doctor will write a prescription for Aerobika, however, these may be very rare. Pharmacy coupons are your best option when purchasing Aerobika.

What is huff coughing technique?

The Huff Coughing Technique: Sit up straight with chin tilted slightly up and mouth open. Take a slow deep breath to fill lungs about three quarters full. Hold breath for two or three seconds. Exhale forcefully, but slowly, in a continuous exhalation to move mucus from the smaller to the larger airways.

How do you sterilize an Aerobika?

Carefully remove parts from the water and allow to cool. The four disassembled parts may be disinfected in the microwave in a steam cleaning bag (i.e. Quick-Clean MicroSteam bag) following the manufacturer’s instructions using distilled water. Carefully remove from bag and allow parts to cool.

How much does Aerobika cost?

The average cost of Aerobika without insurance may be around $16.32 or more. You can purchase Aerobika for $9.98 per 1, 1 Device Device when you use a SingleCare Aerobika savings card.

What do you need to know about the Aerobika?

It is a small and portable device designed to aid in the loosening and removal of mucus build-up in the lungs. People who have chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, COPD and cystic fibrosis often produce an excessive amount of mucus.

How does the Aerobika oPEP work for cough?

As you exhale through the Aerobika® OPEP device, you will feel vibrations or “pulses” that are loosening the mucus from the walls of your lungs, making it easier for you to cough up the secretions. There is a valve inside the Aerobika® OPEP device that switches quickly between higher and lower resistance creating positive pressure…

How does the Aerobika device work to reduce exacerbations?

As the airways open, the device switches quickly between higher and lower resistance. This may feel like vibrations or pulses which act to loosen the mucus from the walls of your lungs. The frequency of the oscillations closely match the ones within your lungs, helping move mucus to the larger airways.

How does the Aerobika airway clearance device work?

The Aerobika® OPEP device provides a drug-free, natural airway clearance therapy to assist mucociliary clearance and impede COPD progression. Pulses of resistance from the Aerobika® OPEP device open the airways while thinning and loosening mucus.