Non-invasive ventilation assists chest physiotherapy in adults with acute exacerbations of cystic fibrosis

Methods: Twenty six patients of mean (SD) age 27 (6) years and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV(1)) 34 (12)% predicted completed a randomised crossover trial comparing standard treatment (active cycle of breathing technique, ACBT) with ACBT + NIV. Respiratory muscle strength (PImax, PEmax),...

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Main Authors: Holland, A, Denehy, L, Ntoumenopoulos, G, Naughton, M, Wilson, J
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BMJ Group 2003
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Cystic Fibrosis
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1746478/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14514944
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1136/thorax.58.10.880
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