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We aimed to evaluate whether an oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) device could allow effective sputum expectoration and prevent acute exacerbations in patients with bronchiectasis who had frequent acute exacerbations. This open-label, single-arm, prospective study included 17 patients who experienced three or more acute exacerbations in the past year. We evaluated the prevention of acute exacerbations, subjective symptom improvement, and change in sputum amount during the use of the Aerobika (Trudell Medical International, London, ON) OPEP device twice daily for 6 \u2009months. Of all enrolled patients, only two acute exacerbations occurred during the study period, indicating a significant decrease compared with the number of acute exacerbations before the device use (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001). Additionally, Bronchiectasis Health Questionnaire score changed from 58.7 to 66.6, showing significant improvement over the treatment period (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001). The largest sputum volume was observed 3 \u2009months after OPEP device use (baseline: 10\u2009ml, 3rd month 25\u2009ml, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.325). There were no major adverse events related to the use of OPEP devices. 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