The revolutionary Lung Flute.
A first in secretion mobilization and induction

DUAL USE: The Lung Flute is the only device FDA cleared for both diagnostic and therapeutic secretion mobilization.

Sanjay Sethi MD, University of Buffalo School of Medicine Professor Sethi and a Patient discuss their experience with the Lung Flute (click on video to play)

• Only device cleared by the FDA for both diagnostic and therapeutic use

Therapeutic Advantages:

• Reusable, drug-free device provides an economical therapeutic option to meet patients' changing needs
• Offers better results than standard vibration or PEP therapy – mobilizes secretions from deep within the lungs

Diagnostic Advantages:

• Clinically proven to be a superior method to hypertonic saline: samples can be gathered as often as every hour; no bronchial inflammation or spasms
• Minimally invasive technology produces reliable results
• Rapid and convenient for practitioners and patients

LUNG FLUTE FOR HOSPITALS & CLINICS
The only device cleared by the FDA for the collection of diagnostic sputum samples

• Identification of infectious agents
• Relief for secretion-related conditions
• Identification of inflammatory markers
• Genotyping of pulmonary tuberculosis
• Early detection of lung cancer via DNA markers

Indications for Use:
The Lung Flute for Hospitals & Clinics is indicated for the collection of sputum samples for laboratory analysis and pathologic examination [FDA 510(k) K060439].

Clinical studies have shown that sputum induction with the Lung Flute for Hospitals & Clinics is safer, less time-consuming, more effective, and better tolerated by patients than hypertonic saline.

The Lung Flute for Hospitals & Clinics is a single-patient, disposable device that uses patented low-frequency acoustic wave technology to induce a sputum sample from deep within the lungs.

With the Lung Flute for Hospitals & Clinics, healthcare professionals can reduce the time, complexity, and side effects associated with the collection of lower airway sputum samples using saline induction.

Sputum samples induced by the Lung Flute for Hospitals & Clinics can be used to diagnose multiple pulmonary disease states such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, and tuberculosis. Clinical studies have shown that sputum induction with the Lung Flute for Hospitals & Clinics is safe for patients with COPD, including very severe COPD.

LUNG FLUTE FOR HOME CARE
Offers better results than standard vibration or PEP therapy because it mobilizes secretions from deep within the lungs

The Lung Flute for Home Care is indicated for Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) therapy [FDA 510(k) K091557].

The Lung Flute is a non-invasive, drug-free, reusable device that uses patented low-frequency acoustic wave technology for optimal secretion clearance and bronchial hygiene. Unlike conventional respiratory devices that rely on pressure or pulsed air, the Lung Flute acoustic wave technology mobilizes and clears secretions deep in the lungs so they are easier to expectorate. With proper use, patients will experience more complete mobilization of secretions.

Positive Expiratory Pressure therapy can be used as a therapeutic tool for numerous pulmonary conditions, including:

• COPD
• Asthma
• Emphysema
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Bronchietctasis
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
• Respiratory infections and Pneumonia
• Seasonal respiratory influenza
• Pulmonary rehab and case management

The patient inhales a little deeper than normal, places his/her lips completely around the mouthpiece, and blows out through the Lung Flute as if trying to blow out a candle. When the patient has finished exhaling, he/she will remove the mouthpiece from his/her mouth, quickly inhale again, put the mouthpiece back in his/her mouth, and blow gently through the Lung Flute.

The patient then removes the mouthpiece again
and waits five seconds, taking several
normal breaths.

In order to achieve the best results, the patient
should aim for blowing into the Lung Flute
for up to 20 sets of two blows per set.
As with any therapy, patients may need
to begin slowly and build up the number
of repetitions over time.

Approximately five minutes after the
session has ended, mucus will have
collected at the back of the patient's
throat and he/she can start to cough
vigorously. The patient may notice
thinned mucus collecting at the back of
his/her throat for several hours after the
session. This is normal. A drink of water
will wash away the mucus and can prevent minor throat irritation.