Effect of positive expiratory pressure mask physiotherapy (PEP) versus forced expiration technique (FET/PD) on regional lung clearance in chronic bronchitics

On theoretical grounds it is assumed that positive expiratory pressure mask physiotherapy (PEP) as a means of promoting mucus clearance is especially effective in the more distal airways. In a randomized cross-over trial including a control measurement the effect of PEP and of the forced expiration...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The European respiratory journal 1991-06, Vol.4 (6), p.651-654
Hauptverfasser:	van Hengstum, M, Festen, J, Beurskens, C, Hankel, M, Beekman, F, Corstens, F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Breathing Exercises Bronchitis - diagnostic imaging Bronchitis - rehabilitation Cough Diseases of the respiratory system Drainage, Postural - methods Female Humans Lung - diagnostic imaging Male Masks Medical sciences Middle Aged Mucociliary Clearance - physiology Radionuclide Imaging Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects) Respiratory Therapy - methods Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m
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