A trainer called today about her success in treating a 3 month old foal with severe lung distress. She described the mucus/pus that poured out after several days of treatments. Our advice was to continue the twice a day treatment of the foal for the next 5 days. We also suggested she add the Massage mode for a minute or two after each treatment. She has been working with her vet and we also advised she coordinate her treatment with her vet to monitor the lung condition.

One of our clients reported that during initial treatment (first three days), her little dog had large (copius) amounts (lots) of mucus appear. The dog was very relaxed at the Vet's office for the next round of treatments. The vet techs noted the relaxed attitude of the dog during treatment. One very happy owner and dog.

One of the most complete description of “heaves” diagnosis, management and care is found in this reference document. Even though they didn't mention the VibraVM as a treatment method, it can be used as either an adjunct treatment or a primary treatment. In the article the term “remodeling” is used to describe the changes to the lung structure. The VibraVM can help in reversing “some” of the damage incurred by heaves. Please also read the VibraVM heaves protocol.
Heaves Reference Document:
www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/asc/asc172/asc172.pdf

Another interesting heaves reference that I found that is VERY good is a Power Point presentation. It doesn't include the VibraVM as an option, but covers all of the drug choices that are currently being proscribed. The MANAGEMENT of the environment is also very good.

Heaves Reference Document:

www.equinestudies.umd.edu/Extension/sweeney_heaves2005.pdf

Another link you should take a look at if your horse has been diagnosed with RAO: http://www.critterology.com/recurrent_airway_obstruction_heaves_or_“broken_wind”_in-232.html. It is very concise and give another perspective on the problem.