Aerosure is indicated to help you breathe easier as follows:
• Reduce breathlessness in healthy people, and patients with asthma and COPD
• Reduce/improve coughing in people with COPD
• Reduce tight chest, associated with breathlessness in people with COPD
• Strengthen (inspiratory) breathing muscles in people with COPD
• Produce beneficial effects in terms of increased respiratory fitness in healthy people and in patients with cystic fibrosis, COPD, and asthma
• Improve sputum clearance in patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis
• Improve quality of life in patients with COPD, bronchiectasis, asthma and cystic fibrosis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is caused by smoking (smokers/ ex-smokers), air pollution, chemical fumes, or dust from the environment
Before operating Revitive Aerosure, please read these instructions in full and save this manual for future
reference. Please contact the manufacturer if you require further advice for using or maintaining your device or experience any unexpected issues.
Do not use if you (contraindications)
• Are pregnant
• Have epilepsy
• Are coughing up blood (Active haemoptysis)
• Have acute sinusitis or an active nosebleed
• Have a broken rib until this is completely healed
• Have recently had thoracic (chest) or upper gastrointestinal tract (duodenum, stomach, oesophagus) surgery or trauma until completely healed
• Currently have or previously had a collapsed lung (Pneumothorax)
• Have abnormally high or low blood pressure, very slow or very fast heart rate (Haemodynamic instability including severe right-sided heart failure with hypotension)
• Currently have a blood clot in the blood vessels in the lungs (Current Pulmonary embolism)
• Have enlarged veins in the oesophagus (Oesophageal varices)
• Had recent dental, head, neck, ear, nose & throat surgery or trauma until completely healed
• Have abnormally high pressure in the skull and brain (Raised intracranial pressure)
• Are experiencing a sudden worsening of breathlessness. For example (but not limited to)
exacerbations of asthma.
• It is not advised to use this device in the case of users with neurological disorders, respiratory disease in end-stage (incl. COPD and Cystic Fibrosis) unless under medical supervision.
• Use of this device does not replace the requirement for any prescribed medication. Do not stop taking your medication or change the dosage without first consulting your doctor
• For hygiene reasons, this product is intended for a single user only. Do NOT share the Valve Head or mouthpiece with any other users.
• If you feel light headed, dizzy or pain whilst using Revitive Aerosure, stop using it immediately and rest. If these symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
• In the Mucus Relief mode the mucus is dislodged from the airways and lungs - you must then clear this mucus through effective coughing. In the presence of an ineffective cough, additional assisted coughing devices or techniques may be required and advice sought from
a qualified medical practitioner.
• Use this product only for its intended use as described in this manual.
• Swallowing air should be avoided as this may lead to an increased likelihood of vomiting and aspiration
• If you experience a sore or dry throat, stop using the device until these symptoms go away or try drinking some water. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
• Do not use attachments which are not recommended by the manufacturer.
• This product is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety.
• Keep the product out of the reach of children.
• Clean the Valve Head and mouthpiece prior to first use
• Always unplug before cleaning.
• Do not submerge the handle or charger in water or other liquid.
• Do not place or store the charger where it can fall or be pulled into water or other liquids.
• Do not reach for a charger that has fallen into water or other liquids. Unplug immediately.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock.
• Do not use if the adaptor or cord is damaged. If the cord is damaged, contact your local distributor. The power cord is not intended for repair by service personnel. If damaged the whole charger unit will require replacement
• Do not modify, repair or disassemble any part of the product. This may cause fire, electric shock or fatal injury. Consult your dealer or contact your local distributor for information and assistance.
• Do not insert any object into the Valve Head or into any opening of the device or charger.
• Ensure no particles or objects are lodged in the valve head and obstructing airflow.