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OPEP device – is it safe / effective for IPF patient?
My 86 yr old husband was recently diagnosed with IPF. His identical twin died of IPF 3 years ago. We are doing lots of research and investigating possible avenues to slow progress of IPF. He has a prescription for OFEV, but has not yet started – we are in process of changing physicians.
A friend gave me a device that he thought might be helpful for my husband. However, I hesitate to start on anything before knowing if it might be beneficial or detrimental. And right now we’re transitioning doctors, so I hope someone here might share some insights.
The box calls it, “Lung expansion and mucus relief device; Trusted Scientific OPEP”.
Thank you for any feedback on this. And this forum is providing valuable insights to IPF experiences of others.
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Hi Sue,
Here is some info in a pdf file from the UK National Health Service about an OPEP device.
<span class=”wHYlTd GS5rRd QXonBd”>https://www.uhcw.nhs.uk/download/clientfiles/files/Patient%20Information%20Leaflets/Medicine/Respiratory/Aerobika%20mucus%20clearance%20device.pdf</span>
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