WHY 

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If you are experiencing difficulty in clearing your airways. You have tried 3 or more rounds of antibiotics or chronic cough lasting more than 6 months and still having trouble then this could be an option. Many patients are amazed at how much better they are able to breathe after just a few treatments.

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How to Order 

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For Cystic Fibrosis and Neuromuscular Conditions 

Physician order that includes; Afflovest prescription, documentation (chart notes) of another treatment             (flutter valve, percussion, postural drainage, breathing techniques, suctioning) tried to mobilize                    secretions and clearly indicating why the other device has failed.

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Example Note:

Mr. Jones has ALS. Patient has tried and failed other treatments to mobilize secretions. Patient                            would benefit from Afflovest. 

 

For Bronchiectasis:

   1. Required: CT Scan confirming diagnosis of bronchiectasis. (No time limit) AND

   2. Required: Daily productive cough for at least 6 continuous months. 

                             OR Frequent exacerbations requiring antibiotic therapy. AND

   3. Required: Documentation (chart notes) of another treatment (flutter valve, percussion, postural                                    drainage, breathing techniques, secretions and clearly indicating the other device has                                failed.

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Example Notes:

Mr. Jones has Bronchiectasis and has had a CT scan confirming this disease on XX/XX/XXXX. Patient has tried and failed flutter valve to mobilize secretions. He has had a daily productive cough during the past 6 months. Pt would benefit from Afflovest. 

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Mr. Jones has Bronchiectasis and has had a CT scan confirming this disease on XX/XX/XXXX. Patient has tried and failed Flutter Valve to mobilize secretions. He has had 3 exacerbations requiring antibiotic for treatment of this disease in the past year. Pt would benefit from Afflovest. 

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