| Comparison of a positive expiratory pressure (PEP) mask with postural drainage in patients with cystic fibrosis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 3326574 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The use of a positive expiratory pressure (PEP) mask was compared with postural drainage in the treatment of 10 patients with cystic fibrosis. The patients were allocated randomly in a crossover fashion to the two regimens and evaluated initially by a physiotherapist and over a 4 week treatment period by use of a diary card. There was no significant difference in sputum production or change in lung function between each technique as assessed by the physiotherapist. Diary card evaluation also failed to demonstrate a difference in sputum production, symptom score or peak expiratory flow rate between the 4 week treatment periods. It was concluded that PEP mask therapy is an acceptable and effective alternative to postural drainage in interval therapy of patients with cystic fibrosis, although the patients have tended to revert to postural drainage during acute exacerbations. |
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Authors:
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P P Van Asperen; L Jackson; P Hennessy; J Brown |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian paediatric journal Volume: 23 ISSN: 0004-993X ISO Abbreviation: Aust Paediatr J Publication Date: 1987 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-03-25 Completed Date: 1988-03-25 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 15420340R Medline TA: Aust Paediatr J Country: AUSTRALIA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 283-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Child Cystic Fibrosis / therapy* Drainage / methods* Humans Masks Physical Therapy Modalities / instrumentation Positive-Pressure Respiration / instrumentation* Posture Random Allocation Spirometry Sputum |
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