Treatment of atelectasis and severe mucus plugging in cystic fibrosis.

Conclusions: BiPAP is well tolerated by pediatric CF patients at CF Center Lund and is often successful in case of atelectasis or severe mucus plugging combined with other treatments. Combining methods, such as BiPAP and bronchoscopy, can be essential in treatment of these complications in cystic fibrosis..
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Cystic fibrosis Source Type: research