Airway clearance techniques in cystic fibrosis: physiology, devices and the future.

Maintaining Respiratory Health in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that primarily affects the lungs and the digestive system, however, it also affects a number of other organs and systems. More than 90% of mortality of  CF patients is due to lung complications.  Healthy lungs are important for a long life for people with CF, We will discuss two important topics for maintaining respiratory health. Chronic use of drug...

Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) versus Conventional Chest Physiotherapy in Pediatric Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Cystic Fibrosis

Background Pulmonary involvement is the main cause of mortality in cystic fibrosis (CF). Airway clearance techniques are non-pharmacological complement options for CF patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term outcome of airway cleaning treatment in patients with cystic fibrosis in a children's hospital. Materials and Methods This clinical trial study conducted on 40 CF pati...

Airways Clearance Techniques in Cystic Fibrosis: Physiology, Devices and the Future

Airway clearance techniques used by people with cystic fibrosis in the UK.

OBJECTIVES To describe the current use of airway clearance techniques among people with cystic fibrosis (CF) in the UK, and the baseline characteristics for users of different airway clearance techniques. DESIGN Analysis of the UK CF Registry 2011 data. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS All people with CF in the UK aged ≥11 years (n=6372). RESULTS Of the 6372 people on the UK CF registry in 2011, ...

Mechanical insufflation–exsufflation for airway clearance in adults with cystic fibrosis

In cystic fibrosis (CF), acute exacerbations can decrease the effectiveness of patients' usual airway clearance techniques (ACT). In order to maintain effective airway clearance and preserve lung function, these ACT must be adapted to prevent further dyspnoea and fatigue and improve ease of expectoration. Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) is widely used in neuromuscular disorders to f...