Acapella devices are similar to flutter valves in that they create PEP and vibrations when you exhale into them. However, rather than being shaped like a pipe, they are shaped like a cone.

Apr 23, 2024 · This article discusses the Flutter valve for COPD, including the risks, as well as instructions for use and storage. It also examines the difference between a Flutter valve and an...

This instructional video provides step-by-step guidance on utilizing the flutter valve, a handheld Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device designed to help clear mucus from the...

This leaflet gives patients advice on how to optimally use a Flutter device to clear secretions from their chest. It should be used as a guide in conjunction with advice from a respiratory …

You can use your mask or mouthpiece from your nebulizer if you feel more comfortable, but make sure the mask has a tight seal around the nose and mouth. After you are positioned correctly …

Dec 24, 2024 · Explore the differences between flutter valve and acapella devices in PEP therapy, their mechanisms, and benefits for respiratory care.

Place the Flutter in your mouth and firmly close your lips around the mouthpiece. Breath out at a fast, but not forceful, speed through the mouthpiece, keeping your cheeks flat and hard. You …

Aug 29, 2023 · Here’s how to use a flutter valve or another OPEP device: Sit or stand up with your back straight. Take a deep breath in and hold it for a moment. Put your OPEP device up …

May 15, 2025 · To use a flutter valve for airway clearance, hold the device upright, exhale normally into it, and maintain a steady breath for 3-5 seconds, as this method has been shown …

Using an Acapella or flutter device 1) Adjust pressure for ease of use, not too much pressure, not too little, just in the middle 2) Inhale / exhale with acapella device in your mouth 3) Inhale, hold …