Acapella Choice Vibratory PEP Therapy

The Acapella Choice is a handheld airway clearance device that combines positive expiratory pressure (PEP) with airflow oscillation to help loosen and mobilize mucus in the lungs. It's a common recommendation for people managing chronic conditions like COPD, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, or atelectasis, and for post-operative patients who need help clearing secretions and re-expanding airways.

Using it is straightforward: you inhale a bit deeper than normal, hold briefly, then exhale slowly through the device. As you breathe out, the internal mechanism creates gentle vibrations that travel down the airways to break mucus free from the walls, while the back-pressure holds airways open long enough for that mucus to move upward where it can be coughed out. Sessions are typically short and don't require the patient to be upright or in any particular position, which makes the Acapella practical for bedside use.

What sets the Choice version apart is that it's built to be autoclave-able and boil-able, so the whole device can be fully sanitized and reused rather than discarded — a meaningful advantage for both cost and infection control in home and facility settings. The Amsino International Acapella Choice Vibratory PEP Therapy System (27-7000) ships with a standard 22mm fitting for use with a mouthpiece or mask, and includes a video request card to walk patients and caregivers through proper technique.

Buyers often ask how it differs from the color-coded Acapella models: the Choice offers adjustable resistance in a single reusable, heat-sterilizable unit, so it can be dialed in to a range of expiratory flow rates rather than being tied to one flow band. That flexibility makes it a sensible choice for clinicians fitting different patients or for a household where needs may change over time. Explore the full Acapella range for related airway clearance options.