Influence of the Vibralung Acoustical Percussor on pulmonary function and sputum expectoration in individuals with cystic fibrosis

Background: The Vibralung Acoustical Percussor is a new airway clearance therapy (ACT) utilizing intrapulmonary sound waves in addition to positive expiratory pressure (PEP). We evaluated the safety of the Vibralung and collected preliminary data on its ability to mediate sputum expectoration in ind...

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Main Authors: Courtney M. Wheatley, Sarah E. Baker, Cori M. Daines, Hanna Phan, Marina G. Martinez, Wayne J. Morgan, Eric M. Snyder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2018-04-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1753466618770997