A short-term evaluation of a prototype disposable Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device in a cohort of children with cystic fibrosis

A short-term evaluation of a prototype disposable Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device in a cohort of children with cystic fibrosis

Abstract Background Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) devices are important adjuncts to airway clearance therapy in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Current devices are typically reusable and require daily, or often more frequent, cleaning to prevent risk of infection by acting as r...

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Main Authors: Kevin J. O’Sullivan, Valerie Power, Barry Linnane, Deirdre McGrath, Magdalena Mulligan, Rebecca White, Leonard W. O’Sullivan, Colum P. Dunne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Oscillating positive expiratory pressure therapy; Cystic fibrosis; Hypersecretion; Airway clearance; Paediatric
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-021-01525-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-021-01525-3

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