High frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) is an airway clearance therapy in which external chest wall oscillations are applied to the chest. HFCWO vests produce vibrations at variable frequencies and intensities, helping to loosen and thin mucus and separate it from airway walls. Studies conducted showed that HFCWO vest therapy produced an improvement in lung function, quality of life, and reduction of symptoms compared to traditional chest physiotherapy (CPT).1 In addition, HFCWO vest therapy is proven to decrease hospitalizations and antibiotic use.2
Manual chest physiotherapy cannot be performed independently and involves utilizing a caregiver or respiratory therapist to perform the percussing and clapping. The effectiveness of manual CPT is largely dependent upon the caregiver’s knowledge and use of proper technique.
In contrast, AffloVest HFCWO:
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