The percussion belt for the Comfort Cough cough assist by Korean manufacturer Seoil Pacific is an innovative development for vibro-percussion therapy.
The cough assist is effective when natural clearance of phlegm from the airways is impaired. The device safely helps remove viscous secretions in cases of weakened respiratory muscles, cystic fibrosis, mucus buildup in pneumonia, and other respiratory conditions. The belt additionally aids secretion clearance through percussion - alternating positive and negative pressure in the belt’s pneumatic cells.
Pressure is generated by the cough assist’s compressor, which has a dedicated percussion mode. Percussion moves mucus into the patient’s larger airways for subsequent coughing out. Simulating the cough reflex clears the respiratory system of phlegm, prevents the development of tracheobronchitis and pneumonia, and reduces strain on the heart.