Abstract
Postural drainage has usually been shown to be an effective component of chest physical therapy; there is currently no data showing a beneficial effect of percussion or vibration; directed coughing may be as efficacious as postural drainage (Table 3); the forced expiration technique may increase sputum clearance with or without postural drainage (Table 4).
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Bronchial Diseases / therapy
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Chronic Disease
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Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis / therapy
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Drainage
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Humans
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Lung Diseases / therapy
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Lung Diseases, Obstructive / therapy
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Percussion
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Physical Therapy Modalities / adverse effects
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Physical Therapy Modalities / methods*
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Posture
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Respiration
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Respiration, Artificial
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Respiratory Tract Diseases / therapy*
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Sputum / metabolism
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Thorax