Flutter
What is Flutter?
Flutter is a device you can use to clear your airway by yourself. Blowing into the flutter helps loosen and move any trapped mucus, or secretions.
How does Flutter work?
The flutter is shaped like a pipe with a steel ball on a cone inside. You must hold the flutter at the right angle to make it work. Blowing into the mouthpiece makes the steel ball rise and fall. Breathing into the Flutter sends vibrations throughout your lungs that help loosen the trapped mucus. Blowing harder and faster into the mouthpiece helps shake loose the mucus and moves it up and out of your lungs.
How do I use the Flutter?
Follow these steps to use the Flutter:
- Sit up straight.
- Rest elbows on a table.
- Take slightly deeper breaths than normal for 1 -2 minutes.
- Tilt your head up slightly
- Take a slow, deep breath
- Hold your breath for 2-3 seconds
- Place the Flutter device in your mouth.
- Make sure to tilt your flutter at the right angle.
- Keep your cheeks stiff.
- Breathe out through device quickly, but not using a lot of force
- Blow out just beyond a normal breath.
- Repeat for a total of 15 breaths.
- Do two – three Huff Coughs.
- Cough to get rid of any mucus.
Repeat the entire process for 6 cycles or up to a maximum of 30 minutes.
How do I clean the Flutter?
After each use:
- Take the device apart
- Shake off excess water
- Place face down to air dry on a clean paper towel
Every day:
- Take the device apart
- Wash all parts in soapy water using a mild detergent
- Rinse with sterile water, dry and store device in a clean area
Sterilize
Rev. 7/09
