The AEROBIKA* Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device is a drug-free and easy to use device that can help clear excess mucus in the airways and improve breathing.1
The AEROBIKA* device has an innovative pressure-oscillation mechanism that creates positive pressure pulses when a patient exhales. The positive pressure created can assist with opening weak or collapsed airways.1 The AEROBIKA* device also produces vibrations in the airways that can help to thin and loosen mucus, naturally moving it to the upper airways where it can be coughed out easily.2
The use of the device is not recommended for the following conditions: Patients unable to tolerate the increased work of breathing, Intracranial pressure (ICP) > 20 mm Hg, Hemodynamic instability (blood pressure instability), Recent facial, oral, or skull surgery or trauma, Acute sinusitis, Epistaxis (bleeding nose), Esophageal surgery, Nausea, Active hemoptysis (bleeding from lungs), Untreated pneumothorax (untreated collapsed lung), Known or suspected tympanic membrane rupture or other middle ear pathology
1. Svenningsen S, Paulin GA, Sheikh K, et al. Oscillatory Positive Expiratory Pressure in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. COPD. 2016;13(1):66-74.
2. Jean Bourbeau, R. Andrew McIvor, Hollie M. Devlin & Alan Kaplan (2019): Oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) device therapy in Canadian respiratory disease management: Review, care gaps and suggestion for use, Canadian Journal of Respiratory, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, DOI: 10.1080/24745332.2018.1558426
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About the drug-free AEROBIKA* OPEP Device
Helps open and clear the lungs 1
Quick and easy to use
Simple to clean and disinfect
Five resistance settings to adjust to each patient’s needs
Backed by clinical evidence
Not Made or Manufactured with BPA, Natural Rubber Latex, Phthalates, Lead, or PVC
COPD Exacerbations
For people living with COPD, excess mucus production is associated with an increase in risk for exacerbations and hospitalizations.3
After a COPD exacerbation (flare-up), patients' lungs may be weakened putting them at risk of another flare-up. According to Canadian data, 1 in 5 patients hospitalized for a COPD exacerbation require re-hospitalization within 30 days.4
Effectiveness Proven by Clinical Evidence
In a clinical study, using the AEROBIKA* OPEP device has been show to reduce COPD flare-ups by 28% within 30 days of use and significantly reduce the use of oral corticosteroids and antibiotics.5
In the image below, the teal colour and intensity show areas with gas distribution. The yellow circles represent areas of greatest change after 3-4 weeks of AEROBIKA* device use.
1a. Adapted from Svenningsen S, Paulin GA, Sheikh K, et al. Oscillatory Positive Expiratory Pressure in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. COPD. 2016;13(1):66-74
3. Tian PW, Wen FQ. Clinical significance of airway mucus hypersecretion in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Transl Int Med. 2015 Jun-Sep;3(3):89-92.
4. Shah T, Press VG, Huisingh-Scheetz M, White SR. COPD Readmissions: Addressing COPD in the Era of Value-based Health Care. Chest. 2016 Oct;150(4):916-926.
5. Burudpakdee, C, Seetasith, A, Dunne, P, et al. A Real-World Study of 30-Day Exacerbation Outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients Managed with Aerobika OPEP. Pulmonary Therapy 2017;3(1):163-171
6. Glenn Leemans, Dennis Belmans, Cedric Van Holsbeke, Vladimir Kushnarev, Jason Suggest, Kris Ides, Dirk Vissers, Wilfried De Backer International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2020:15 1261–1268.
How to Use the Manometer with the AEROBIKA* OPEP Device
1. The five disassembled parts may be washed in a dishwasher by securing parts in a basket on the top rack. Wash in a normal wash cycle with dishwasher detergent, ensuring use of rinse aid
2. If excess water remains, shake the parts and allow to air dry thoroughly before reassembly
3. Washing with overly dirty dishes is not recommended
Complete Instructions for Use
For additional instructions on how to clean and care for your Manometer Accessory and AEROBIKA* OPEP device, download our full Instructions for Use.
AEROBIKA* Study Summary
The AEROBIKA*Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device is hand-held, easy-to-use, and drug-free airway clearance device. When the patient exhales through the device, intermittent resistance creates a unique pressure – oscillation dynamic, which expands the airways, and helps move mucus to the upper airways where it can be coughed out. This helps to improve breathing and may aid in improved drug deposition.2,6
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