The management of bronchial secretions is one of the main problems encountered in a wide
spectrum of medical conditions ranging from respiratory disorders, neuromuscular disorders …

Background Chest physiotherapy is widely prescribed to assist the clearance of airway
secretions in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) devices …

Background Chest physiotherapy is widely prescribed to assist the clearance of airway
secretions in people with cystic fibrosis. Oscillating devices generate intra‐or extra‐thoracic …

Breathing out against resistance, in order to achieve positive expiratory pressure (PEP), is
applied by many patient groups. Pursed lips breathing and a variety of devices can be used …

Background Chest physiotherapy is widely used in people with cystic fibrosis in order to
clear mucus from the airways. This is an updated version of previously published reviews …

Background Active cycle breathing technique (ACBT), which includes cycle of breathing
control, thoracic expansion exercises and forced expiratory technique (FET), appears to …

Background Cystic fibrosis is a life‐limiting genetic condition in which thick mucus builds up
in the lungs, leading to infections, inflammation, and eventually, deterioration in lung …

Background People with cystic fibrosis experience chronic airway infections as a result of
mucus build up within the lungs. Repeated infections often cause lung damage and disease …

In cystic fibrosis (CF), a defect in ion transport results in thick and dehydrated airway mucus,
which is difficult to clear, making such patients prone to chronic inflammation and bacterial …

Background Autogenic drainage is an airway clearance technique that was developed by
Jean Chevaillier in 1967. The technique is characterised by breathing control using …