The effect of conventional chest physiotherapy and vibratory positive pressure therapy system on lung clearance index and spirometry in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia

Conclusion: Patient's respiratory function tests improved with 6-month chest physiotherapy. There was no statistically significant increase in LCI and spirometry results due to small number of patients. Pulmonary rehabilitation in PCD is important to maintain lung functions. Patients preference should be considered in order to increase compliance in chronic patient follow-up.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Atag, E., Ergenekon, P., Bas Ikizoglu, N., Bıngol, I., Gokdemir, Y., Erdem Eralp, E., Evkaya, A., Gencer, K., Karadag Saygı, E., Karadag, B. Tags: Paediatric respiratory epidemiology Source Type: research