The use of an alternate side lying positioning strategy during inhalation therapy does not prolong nebulisation time in adults with Cystic Fibrosis: a randomised crossover trial

The use of an alternate side lying positioning strategy during inhalation therapy does not prolong nebulisation time in adults with Cystic Fibrosis: a randomised crossover trial

Abstract Background Inhalation of nebulised medications is performed in upright sitting to maximise lung volumes. The pattern of deposition is poor for inhaled medications in people with Cystic Fibrosis. The pattern tends to be non-uniform and typically the upper lobes receive a reduced dose compare...

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Main Authors: Ruth L. Dentice, Mark R. Elkins, Genevieve M. Dwyer, Peter T. P. Bye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Cystic fibrosis
Body position
Nebuliser delivery rate
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-017-0568-2

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