Disease and Conditions

Supporting your respiratory health with Airway Clearance Therapy

Living with a respiratory condition can present daily challenges, but with the right tools, managing your symptoms and improving your quality of life is possible. Our airway clearance therapy systems are designed to help you breathe more easily by assisting in clearing mucus from your lungs, so you can focus on what matters most—feeling better and enhancing your well-being.

Why Airway Clearance Matters: Breaking the Cycle of Lung Infections

If you live with a condition that affects your lungs, you may have heard about “airway clearance.” But what does that really mean—and why is it so important?

Your lungs naturally produce mucus to trap germs and particles you breathe in. Normally, tiny hair-like structures called cilia move that mucus up and out of your lungs. But if you have a chronic lung condition, like bronchiectasis, COPD, cystic fibrosis, or neuromuscular disease, your body may not be able to clear mucus effectively. That mucus can build up in your airways, creating the perfect place for bacteria to grow and cause infections.

The Vicious Cycle

When mucus isn’t cleared, it becomes thicker and stickier. This makes it harder to cough out—and easier for bacteria to settle in. Infections inflame the airways, causing more mucus production and further weakening your lungs’ ability to clear it. This creates a vicious cycle.

How Airway Clearance Helps

Airway clearance techniques and therapies are designed to help loosen and remove this mucus from your lungs. By regularly clearing your airways, you can:

Breaking the cycle of infection starts with consistent airway clearance. Think of it as part of your daily routine to keep your lungs as healthy as possible—just like brushing your teeth keeps your mouth clean.

Whether you use a specialized system, do breathing exercises, or follow a combination of therapies, clearing your airways can help you stay ahead of infections and feel more in control of your lung health.

If you are having problems coughing, you may benefit from our BiWaze^®Cough system

If you are having problems clearing secretions in your lower airways, you may benefit from our BiWaze^®Clear system

To further support you, we’ve also provided a list of respiratory conditions that may benefit from airway clearance therapy, along with links to trusted organizations that offer additional resources and community support.