Can percussive intrapulmonary ventilation improve the efficacy of physiotherapy in children with cystic fibrosis?

Lung disease in cystic fibrosis (CF) is characterized by reduced mucociliary clearance, airway plugging, recurrent infections and chronic pulmonary inflammation. Patients who are affected undergo daily respiratory physiotherapy to improve airway clearance. Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV...

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Main Authors: Diletta Innocenti, Chiara Castellani, Eleonora Masi, Valeria Galici, Letizia Macconi, Giovanni Taccetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2023-03-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
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Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/2480