From Clunky to Cutting-Edge: The Evolution of Airway Clearance with Nicole Dunn
When our daughters first received their vest machines, they felt like they weighed a hundred pounds and had to be plugged into the wall. The vests didn’t fit well—riding high in the armpits and leaving much to be desired in comfort and function. Fast forward 25 years, and everything has changed.
In this episode, Laura talks with Nicole Dunn, Senior Market Development and Education Manager at Tactile Medicaland an expert on the AffloVest. With a strong background as a registered respiratory therapist and a deep passion for respiratory education, Nicole is at the forefront of innovation in airway clearance therapy.
Together, they dive into the evolution of the AffloVest—from its design improvements to the company's mission to provide accessible, life-changing therapy for people with chronic respiratory diseases like cystic fibrosis. Nicole shares how patient feedback has shaped product development, the impact of CF modulators on airway clearance, and how community engagement plays a vital role in Tactile Medical’s approach.
This episode is full of inspiration, real-life success stories, and a look at how far we’ve come in improving comfort, mobility, and quality of life for people with CF.
To learn more about Tactile Medical please visit: https://tactilemedical.com
To learn more about AffloVest: https://affloVest.com
For questions: afflovestinfo@tactilemedical.com
Please like, subscribe, and comment on our podcasts!
Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/
The Bonnell Foundation website:https://thebonnellfoundation.org
Email us at: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com
Watch our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurabonnell1136/featured
Thanks to our sponsors:
Vertex: https://www.vrtx.com
Viatris: https://www.viatris.com/en
Popular Podcasts
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.