Influence of frequency and amplitude on the mucus viscoelasticity of the novel mechano-acoustic Frequencer ™

Cystic fibrosis affects 1/3200 Caucasians. This genetic disease disturbs the ion and water homeostasis across epithelia, thus rendering mucus more viscous and harder to expel. Conventional treatments rely on the clapping method coupled with postural drainage. Despite the effectiveness of these procedures, they are invasive and enervating.
Source: Respiratory Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Source Type: research