Positive expiratory pressure physiotherapy for airway clearance in people with cystic fibrosis

Methods Used to Evaluate the Immediate Effects of Airway Clearance Techniques in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…Studies exploring the immediate effects of ACT in adults with CF were heterogeneous in terms of both the types of ACT and outcomes used to evaluate their effect. This finding corroborates those of previous systematic reviews that have sought to explore the effect of ACT in CF [5,16,17,[91][92][93][94], bronchiectasis [95] and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [96]. The dates of publication presented in Table 1 suggest that ACT have evolved over the years, with a move from passive techniques such as postural drainage and percussion/vibration (commonly published in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s) to techniques such as PEP, oscillating PEP and autogenic drainage (commonly published in the mid to late 1990 s and 2000 s).…”

Methods Used to Evaluate the Immediate Effects of Airway Clearance Techniques in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…Studies exploring the immediate effects of ACT in adults with CF were heterogeneous in terms of both the types of ACT and outcomes used to evaluate their effect. This finding corroborates those of previous systematic reviews that have sought to explore the effect of ACT in CF [5,16,17,[91][92][93][94], bronchiectasis [95] and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [96]. The dates of publication presented in Table 1 suggest that ACT have evolved over the years, with a move from passive techniques such as postural drainage and percussion/vibration (commonly published in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s) to techniques such as PEP, oscillating PEP and autogenic drainage (commonly published in the mid to late 1990 s and 2000 s).…”

Six-minute walk test and factors affecting exercise capacity in children with cystic fibrosis

“…McIlwaine et al [39] suggested that CPT is associated with slower respiratory function decline, lower dyspnea perception, improved muscle strength and physical response, and better quality of life in patients with CF. According to a 2019 Cochrane review, airway clearance techniques should be considered in the management of all individuals with CF [40]. These statements are in agreement with the current study's findings.…”

Treating Cough Due to Non-CF and CF Bronchiectasis With Nonpharmacological Airway Clearance

“…The study reported an increase in the requirement of antibiotics for exacerbations (OR ¼ 4.10 [1.42-11.84]) for oscillation devices compared with PEP. This study is the same one reported in the review by McIlwaine et al 17 (described earlier). For number of hospitalizations, one study of 42 subjects found no significant difference between groups.…”

Methods Used to Evaluate the Immediate Effects of Airway Clearance Techniques in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…Studies exploring the immediate effects of ACT in adults with CF were heterogeneous in terms of both the types of ACT and outcomes used to evaluate their effect. This finding corroborates those of previous systematic reviews that have sought to explore the effect of ACT in CF [5,16,17,[91][92][93][94], bronchiectasis [95] and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [96]. The dates of publication presented in Table 1 suggest that ACT have evolved over the years, with a move from passive techniques such as postural drainage and percussion/vibration (commonly published in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s) to techniques such as PEP, oscillating PEP and autogenic drainage (commonly published in the mid to late 1990 s and 2000 s).…”

Six-minute walk test and factors affecting exercise capacity in children with cystic fibrosis

“…McIlwaine et al [39] suggested that CPT is associated with slower respiratory function decline, lower dyspnea perception, improved muscle strength and physical response, and better quality of life in patients with CF. According to a 2019 Cochrane review, airway clearance techniques should be considered in the management of all individuals with CF [40]. These statements are in agreement with the current study's findings.…”

Treating Cough Due to Non-CF and CF Bronchiectasis With Nonpharmacological Airway Clearance

“…The study reported an increase in the requirement of antibiotics for exacerbations (OR ¼ 4.10 [1.42-11.84]) for oscillation devices compared with PEP. This study is the same one reported in the review by McIlwaine et al 17 (described earlier). For number of hospitalizations, one study of 42 subjects found no significant difference between groups.…”

Methods Used to Evaluate the Immediate Effects of Airway Clearance Techniques in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…Studies exploring the immediate effects of ACT in adults with CF were heterogeneous in terms of both the types of ACT and outcomes used to evaluate their effect. This finding corroborates those of previous systematic reviews that have sought to explore the effect of ACT in CF [5,16,17,[91][92][93][94], bronchiectasis [95] and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [96]. The dates of publication presented in Table 1 suggest that ACT have evolved over the years, with a move from passive techniques such as postural drainage and percussion/vibration (commonly published in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s) to techniques such as PEP, oscillating PEP and autogenic drainage (commonly published in the mid to late 1990 s and 2000 s).…”

Six-minute walk test and factors affecting exercise capacity in children with cystic fibrosis

“…McIlwaine et al [39] suggested that CPT is associated with slower respiratory function decline, lower dyspnea perception, improved muscle strength and physical response, and better quality of life in patients with CF. According to a 2019 Cochrane review, airway clearance techniques should be considered in the management of all individuals with CF [40]. These statements are in agreement with the current study's findings.…”

Treating Cough Due to Non-CF and CF Bronchiectasis With Nonpharmacological Airway Clearance

“…The study reported an increase in the requirement of antibiotics for exacerbations (OR ¼ 4.10 [1.42-11.84]) for oscillation devices compared with PEP. This study is the same one reported in the review by McIlwaine et al 17 (described earlier). For number of hospitalizations, one study of 42 subjects found no significant difference between groups.…”