Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is an orphan disease (MIM 244400), autosomal recessive
inherited, characterized by motile ciliary dysfunction. The estimated prevalence of PCD is 1 …

A significant increase in life expectancy in successive birth cohorts of people with cystic
fibrosis (CF) is a result of more effective treatment for the disease. It is also now widely …

Conclusion This is the first extensive systematic literature review undertaken of the existing
evidence surrounding comprehensive physiotherapy management of the spontaneously …

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 …

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease characterized by dehydration of airway surface
liquid and impaired mucociliary clearance. As a result, there is difficulty clearing pathogens …

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

Physiotherapy management is a key element of care for people with cystic fibrosis (CF)
throughout the lifespan. Although considerable evidence exists to support physiotherapy …

Background: Airway clearance may be impaired in disorders associated with abnormal
cough mechanics, altered mucus rheology, altered mucociliary clearance, or structural …

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 …

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 …