What is HFCWO Therapy?
High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) therapy is a non-invasive treatment designed to help individuals with respiratory conditions by enhancing airway clearance. This therapy uses a specialized vest that delivers rapid vibrations to the chest, loosening mucus from the airway walls and promoting its expulsion through coughing or natural clearance.
HFCWO Therapy Treats Conditions Including:
Bronchiectasis
A condition in which the lungs’ airways become damaged, making it difficult to clear mucus.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Inflammatory disease that impacts oxygenation.
Cystic Fibrosis
A disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system.
Neuromuscular Diseases
Disorders, such as ALS that impede communication between muscles and nerves.
Who Would Benefit from HFCWO?
Your physician will determine if HFCWO is appropriate for you. High-frequency chest wall oscillation therapy can be a safe option for individuals of various ages and body types, making it an effective treatment for both children and adults. It is used and may be beneficial in managing conditions such as cystic fibrosis (CF), neuromuscular disorders, bronchitis, and other conditions that lead to increased mucus production and hindered airway clearance. A partial list of the type of conditions HFCWO treats includes:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease) and other and Neuromuscular Diseases
- Cerebral palsy
- Chronic bronchitis and Pneumonia
- Emphysema
- Multiple sclerosis
- Spinal cord injury
- Spinal muscular atrophy
- COPD
- Bronchiectasis
Devices We Provide:
AffloVest®
Airway clearance therapy that is the first battery-operated vest that lets patients receive therapy on the go.
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