sounds pretty neat actually. They will start shipping orders in February. :)

Yup, my twin and I play the jugs, not to be confused with prednisone fluff.
You just get a jug, throw it over your shoulder, bring it up to your mouth and blow. Might have to adjust the level of your jug. If ya just can't handle the over the shoulder thing just ask any ole' hillbilly how to play the flute. Gosh, I don't know..........thought everyone knew how to play the jug. Any music teachers in the crowd ??? Ever heard of a jug band ? with washboards and such ??

I read about the lung flute a few weeks ago and I went on the site. At that time they were waiting for some last minite paper work to be done, but already had fda approval. Its interesting how negative people are to any new alternatives. I know there is a lot of garbage out there. but one should not out of hand dismiss everything that might have some possibilities and blindly "follow the doctors orders. Mds, are very ignorant when it comes to alternatives. They only know what the drug companies want them to know.. So what if one wastes a couple bucks. You can't take it with you.

Welcome back!!!!!
So glad to see your home again and hope you are feeling better.
Hugs, Lisa

Yes, good to see your home Dogman!

E read their web site to and I don't think it's a gimmic.
A comment by a write in was since it's now been approved by the FDA
you can bet it will now cost more than $40.00.
I wouldn't mind giving it a try.
Blessings

Here is a video I found on it. It is no cure. Just a tool to collect sputum for the doctors to run test on.

http://boingboing.net/2009/11/17/the-lung-flute-a-sor.html

you may have to cut and paste the address into your browser to see it.

have fun!
JoJO

I spoke to my therapist and she said that if someone cups their hand and taps on your back it will have the same effect.
Sitting up and laying down on each side while tapping.

And it works very good Linda.
Have your husband or son learn the technique, it really helps!

Good Digitinc, I think I will ask him to do this today, maybe that will help me feel a little better.

It works, I saw a short story on T.V a while back. I'll be passing this on to my COPD friends. Thanks for the information.

JoAnn,
I don't think it's meant to be a cure, just a tool to help got up all the excess mucus that clogs airways. From the research I've done, it is also used, as you state, as a aid by doctors to collect sputum for early detection of tuberculosis and lung cancer. It's been in use in Japan and Canada, etc., for some time, however, in this country it had to pass FDA approval before it could be sold here.

Penny:
I, too, wonder if the cost will go up now that it's been approved.

Linda:
I, too, am aware of what your therapist has told you, and yes, that can help. For those who live alone, this might be helpful.

For myself, I'm not endorsing nor condemning the lung flute. I just tend to try to remember this is not a disease where one size fits all, and where it might not work for me, it may be for another. It does appear, though, this is not a gimmick , will not cause any harm and if the cost stays at $40, it might be worth a try for those who feel it may be of benefit.

Best advice I've gotten for breaking up the mucus is to drink a whole lot of fluids, water mostly -- no carbonation and no cafeine. Works for me.

Joni, I agree...if something works just a little even....its worth going for. I did not mean to discount anything anyone said. My apoligies if it seemed that way.

JOJO

i'm just thinking of the person that has to list their job title as spit collector! yuck! can you just imagine? then to have to match the colors to different degrees of illness! (i think i'll pass on this job)

i expect to hear all of us playing our flutes in the near future. i'm sure miss penny will be leading us in a song or two.
margaret