| Airway clearance therapy in cystic fibrosis patients. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19848046 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life-shortening inherited disease affecting Caucasian people. In CF, the major feature of lung disease is the retention of mucus due to impaired clearance of abnormally viscous airway secretions. Airway clearance techniques (ACTs) may significantly improve mucociliary clearance and gas exchange, thereby being of clinical benefit in reducing pulmonary complications in CF patients. ACTs include conventional chest physiotherapy, active cycle of breathing techniques, autogenic drainage, positive expiratory pressure and high-frequency chest compression. In order to suit the needs of patients, families and care-givers, ACTs need to be individually and continuously adapted. |
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Authors:
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Giovanna Pisi; Alfredo Chetta |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis Volume: 80 ISSN: 0392-4203 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2009 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-23 Completed Date: 2009-12-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101295064 Medline TA: Acta Biomed Country: Italy |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 102-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Cystic Fibrosis Unit, Paediatric Department, University Hospital of Parma, Italy. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Breathing Exercises* Chest Wall Oscillation / methods* Cystic Fibrosis / metabolism, therapy* Drainage, Postural / methods* Humans Mucus / secretion Physical Therapy Modalities* Positive-Pressure Respiration / methods* Treatment Outcome |
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