Medical Acoustics Lung Flute
Description : 23 Apr, 2023
The Lung Flute, manufactured by Medical Acoustics, (Buffalo), uses sound waves to break up mucus in the lungs. The device allows patients to clear lung mucus simply by blowing into the hand-held respiratory device, which produces a low-frequency acoustic wave.
The Lung Flute, developed by Medical Acoustics LLC, is a hand-held medical device that is FDA-approved to supplement a patient's natural mucus-clearing ability. It may be especially useful for those who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The Lung Flute currently has clearance for both diagnostic use (because it aids in the collection of sputum samples) and therapeutic use (because it facilitates effective airway clearance). How It Works According to the manufacturer, when you blow vigorously through the mouthpiece of the Lung Flute, your breath moves the reed inside, which causes airway vibrations deep within the lungs. These vibrations subsequently help loosen your secretions, making them easier to cough up as they pool in the back of your throat. Pros: • Relatively low cost of $45.00 USD for the Lung Flute itself and $16.50 USD for replacement reeds • Lightweight, extremely easy to handle • Simple, step-by-step instructions • Frequent use is said to help prevent a build-up of mucus • plicated—consists of only a mouthpiece and reed inside a long tube • Two sessions consisting of five to 10 minutes per day are generally all you will need for effective airway clearance • Comes with 14 replacement reeds (a 6-month supply) • Easy to clean using soap and hot water • Instructional video available on the website • Maybe partially reimbursed by panies • Orders from Canada and the European Union do not require a prescription
Cons:
• May cause transient throat irritation • The condensation in the tube sometimes makes the reed stick, rendering the device temporarily ineffective
Review
While the Lung Flute may be similar to other mucus-clearing devices, its ease of use and overall accessibility make it a product that's worthy of attention for those who may benefit from it. One patient who used the device shared the following:
"At 75 years old, I was recently diagnosed with stage II, moderate COPD. I saw an advertisement for the Lung Flute in Popular Science Magazine and decided to try it. This was in March of 2010, and I have used it religiously every day since. It was not hard for me to use, in spite of my advanced age. The only problem: the condensation from my breath makes the reed stick. My advice to other COPD patients: be patient, because it takes time to see results, just like with any other COPD treatment."
Overall, the Lung Flute is easy to use and affordable. If you are an individual who has difficulty with mucus clearance, speak to your healthcare provider about using it as an adjunct to your current COPD treatment.
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