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Inhale through the device taking a deeper breath
than normal, but do not totally fill your lungs� Hold
your breath for 2–3 seconds before exhaling�
4
Exhale actively, but not forcefully, through the
device� Ideally, exhalation should last 3–4 times
longer than inhalation� Keep your cheeks flat and
firm to maximize treatment effectiveness� Ensure
you maintain a good seal on the mouthpiece for the
duration of the treatment�
Note: If you are unable to exhale through the device,
check the resistance setting or try cleaning the device
thoroughly�
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Continue taking deep breaths and long exhalations
for 10–20 breaths, or as instructed by your healthcare
professional� After at least 10 breaths, perform 2–3
'huff' coughs to clear your airways� Your healthcare
professional will instruct you on the proper technique�
For maximum efficacy, try to suppress coughing until
the end of the treatment�
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Repeat steps 3–5 for 10–20 minutes or as prescribed
by your healthcare professional� The entire procedure
should be performed at least twice a day on a regular
basis, and increased to 3–4 times per day if you are
producing a lot of mucus�
The goal is to keep your lungs clear and ventilatory
capacity up� Continue with treatments on a regular
basis even if you are bringing up just a little mucus�
USE WITH A NEBULIZER
The Aerobika* device may also be used with a
small volume nebulizer with a 22 mm fitting� Your
healthcare professional will advise which medication
to use for combined treatments�
Medications which open the airways (eg� albuterol)
or help to thin mucus (eg� hypertonic saline) would
be good choices to use with the Aerobika* device
because they help to remove or thin the mucus in
your lungs�
Caution: Medications to stay in the lungs, like
antibiotics, should be taken with the nebulizer alone
after completing a treatment with the Aerobika*
device�
1
Ensure you have read and understood the
instructions provided with the nebulizer prior to
starting the treatment�
2
Ensure the nebulizer is set-up correctly and
medication has been added to the nebulizer cup�
Remove the mouthpiece (or mask) from the nebulizer�
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Attach the nebulizer to the Nebulizer Port of the
Aerobika* device, as shown in figure
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Switch on the compressed air source, and complete
the combined treatment using the breathing
technique outlined above�
Notes:
• No adapter is required if used with the
AEROECLIPSE* brand of breath actuated
nebulizers�
• Ensure the nebulizer remains upright for proper
nebulization�
• Always ensure the Aerobika* device mouthpiece is
used, otherwise the device will not work properly�
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• If used in combination with a nebulizer, the
Aerobika* device should be cleaned after each use
to remove any residue that may have deposited on
exhalation�
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
INSTRUCTIONS
Healthcare professionals should always use clinical
judgment to select the appropriate cleaning and
disinfecting method and frequency, based on patient
needs�
If necessary, clean the Aerobika* device once daily�
Note: Proper and regular cleaning of the device is
important for it to work correctly�
1 DISASSEMBLY
i. Press the Attachment Tabs on either side of the
device� Holding the tabs in, gently pull up on the top
case until the two parts separate�
ii. Remove the valve cartridge� Do not disassemble
any part of the cartridge�
iii. To remove the mouthpiece, grip firmly and rotate
while pulling away from the device�
2 CLEANING
Clean the Aerobika* device using one of the two
following methods�
A
Soap and Water
i. Wash the four parts in a solution of tap water and
liquid dish detergent, allowing the parts to soak for
15 minutes� Agitate gently several times�
ii. Rinse with tap water�
iii. Shake the parts to remove any excess water�
B
Dishwasher
i. Secure the four parts in a basket on the top rack�
ii. Wash in a normal wash cycle with dishwasher
detergent and a rinse aid if available�
iii. Shake the parts to remove any excess water�
Note: Dishwashing with overly dirty dishes is not
recommended�
3 REASSEMBLY
i. Ensure parts have air dried thoroughly�
ii. Insert the valve cartridge into the bottom case� If
it does not slip easily into place, rotate 180° and try
again�
iii. Connect the top and bottom cases until
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both Attachment Tabs "click" (this may occur
simultaneously)� Ensure the tabs are engaged by
firmly pressing the two halves together�
iv. Reattach the mouthpiece�
4 DISINFECTION
If considered clinically necessary for the patient,
healthcare professionals can instruct the patient
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