In support of the first World Bronchiectasis Day, July 1, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies – of which the American Thoracic Society is a founding member – is joining the COPD Foundation and several global organizations in raising awareness and sharing information about this lesser-known lung disease. Bronchiectasis is a lung disease […]
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Vest Reduces Exacerbations, Antibiotic Use, and Stabilizes Lung Function as Part of a Treatment Algorithm
Electromed, Inc. has announced that a new, first-of-its-kind study published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine found that use of the SmartVest® Airway Clearance System as part of a treatment algorithm significantly decreased exacerbations requiring hospitalization and antibiotic use among non-CF bronchiectasis patients. The study also demonstrated stability of lung function post algorithm-based treatment, suggesting […]





