Employment of an algorithm of care including chest physiotherapy results in reduced hospitalizations and stability of lung function in bronchiectasis

Employment of an algorithm of care including chest physiotherapy results in reduced hospitalizations and stability of lung function in bronchiectasis

Abstract Background There is a paucity of data on long term clinical effects of high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) in the Bronchiectasis population. Other therapies such as nebulized mucolytics and long term antibiotics have proven benefit on quality of life and exacerbation rate. In this...

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Main Authors: Jordan Powner, Andrew Nesmith, Denay P. Kirkpatrick, Jessica K. Nichols, Brent Bermingham, George M. Solomon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Bronchiectasis
Chest physiotherapy
High frequency chest wall oscillation
Mucociliary clearance
Treatment algorithm
Exacerbations
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-019-0844-4

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