Acute Effects of Oscillatory PEP and Thoracic Compression on Secretion Removal and Impedance of the Respiratory System in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is characterized by abnormal and permanent dilatation of the bronchi, caused mainly by the progression of inflammatory processes and loss of the ability to remove mucus. Techniques to clear the airways are essential for the treatment of these patients. In this study, we aimed to evalu...

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Published in:	Respiratory care Vol. 64; no. 7; pp. 818 - 827
Main Authors:	de Souza Simoni, Letícia Helena, Dos Santos, Daniele Oliveira, de Souza, Hugo Celso Dutra, Baddini-Martinez, José Antonio, Santos, Marcel Koenigkam, Gastaldi, Ada Clarice
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Daedalus Enterprises, Inc 01-07-2019
Subjects:	Analysis Bronchiectasis Care and treatment Cystic fibrosis Fibrosis Medical research Patient monitoring equipment Physical therapy Brazil pulmonary function chest physiotherapy impulse oscillometry bronchiectasis
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