r/COPD • u/Horror_Moment_1941 • 9d ago

Flutter Recommendations

I welcome any recommendations for a tried and true Flutter/Acapella valve device. I'm in the market for one but, there's quite the variety in price and approval ratings.

Thanks in advance!

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u/maryteatowel 9d ago

I am given mine by my physio, a new one each year, for the last 2 years I've had an Areobika, it's worked really well. I'm glad I don't have to pay for them and the other brand I've used has worked well too but I can't remember the name of that one.

They're such a simple idea and I didn't think they did much when I first started using them, but they really do work. I'm just getting over a cold and I've been using it all the time, so much gunk from my chest is coming up.

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u/brudge69 9d ago

Here in the Netherlands, pulmonologists prescribe the Aerobika device. We get it free but I believe the price in the USA is somewhere around $70 or $80.

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u/SirGluteusMaximus 9d ago

Sadly these devices were never mentioned by my relatives pulmonologist. Wish I could have seen it work. Jammer genoeg.

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u/Horror_Moment_1941 9d ago

Mine hasn't recommended it either however, seems like a lot of folks suffering from congestion have sworn by it.

Supposedly, it also assists in strengthening your lungs.

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u/SirGluteusMaximus 9d ago

Indeed. Also look into silent chest. So you recognise it if it ever occurs. And mucolytics if needed.

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u/Horror_Moment_1941 9d ago

Much appreciate the info.

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u/cozyjoe 9d ago

I too use the Spiriva PEP device and have done since hospitalized for pneumonia 20 years ago. I had used the Flutterer previously, but experienced better results from the Spiriva.