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

Abstract

Although the cough panel was not able to make recommendations, they have made consensus-based suggestions and provided direction for future studies to fill the gaps in knowledge.

Airway clearance physiotherapy and health-related quality of life in cystic fibrosis

“…The CFQ-R was designed and validated for use as a clinical endpoint to evaluate the effect of interventions in CF. However, to our knowledge, few studies have demonstrated impact of ACP on HRQoL [ 7 , 18 ].…”

“…To date, no clear evidence for the optimal duration and frequency of ACP exists [ 4 , 18 ]. Previous ACT studies have typically performed interventions from 20–45 minutes duration twice daily [ 3 , 27 ] and mostly in the sitting position.…”

“…Long-term randomized controlled trials using clinical meaningful outcome measures have been suggested for future research [ 3 , 18 ]. However, there may be poor adherence to a study protocol [ 33 ] and dropouts may be a challenge [ 31 ].…”

Airway clearance physiotherapy and health-related quality of life in cystic fibrosis

“…The CFQ-R was designed and validated for use as a clinical endpoint to evaluate the effect of interventions in CF. However, to our knowledge, few studies have demonstrated impact of ACP on HRQoL [ 7 , 18 ].…”

“…To date, no clear evidence for the optimal duration and frequency of ACP exists [ 4 , 18 ]. Previous ACT studies have typically performed interventions from 20–45 minutes duration twice daily [ 3 , 27 ] and mostly in the sitting position.…”

“…Long-term randomized controlled trials using clinical meaningful outcome measures have been suggested for future research [ 3 , 18 ]. However, there may be poor adherence to a study protocol [ 33 ] and dropouts may be a challenge [ 31 ].…”

Is Quarantine for COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Psychological Burden in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia?

“…As our patients during the COVID-19 quarantine period had a lot more free time, we speculate that the smart working model or school closure likely resulted in improved compliance to chest physiotherapy. Therefore, quarantine might explain, at least in part, the reduced number of airway infections [26].…”

Is Quarantine for COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Psychological Burden in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia? A Prospective Study.

“…As our patients during the COVID-19 quarantine period had a lot more free time, we speculate that the smart working model or school closure likely resulted in improved compliance to chest physiotherapy. This could represent an additional reason for explaining, at least in part, the reduced number of lung infections [23] .…”

Airway clearance physiotherapy and health-related quality of life in cystic fibrosis

“…The CFQ-R was designed and validated for use as a clinical endpoint to evaluate the effect of interventions in CF. However, to our knowledge, few studies have demonstrated impact of ACP on HRQoL [ 7 , 18 ].…”

“…To date, no clear evidence for the optimal duration and frequency of ACP exists [ 4 , 18 ]. Previous ACT studies have typically performed interventions from 20–45 minutes duration twice daily [ 3 , 27 ] and mostly in the sitting position.…”

“…Long-term randomized controlled trials using clinical meaningful outcome measures have been suggested for future research [ 3 , 18 ]. However, there may be poor adherence to a study protocol [ 33 ] and dropouts may be a challenge [ 31 ].…”

Is Quarantine for COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Psychological Burden in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia?

“…As our patients during the COVID-19 quarantine period had a lot more free time, we speculate that the smart working model or school closure likely resulted in improved compliance to chest physiotherapy. Therefore, quarantine might explain, at least in part, the reduced number of airway infections [26].…”

Is Quarantine for COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Psychological Burden in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia? A Prospective Study.

“…As our patients during the COVID-19 quarantine period had a lot more free time, we speculate that the smart working model or school closure likely resulted in improved compliance to chest physiotherapy. This could represent an additional reason for explaining, at least in part, the reduced number of lung infections [23] .…”

Airway clearance physiotherapy and health-related quality of life in cystic fibrosis

“…The CFQ-R was designed and validated for use as a clinical endpoint to evaluate the effect of interventions in CF. However, to our knowledge, few studies have demonstrated impact of ACP on HRQoL [ 7 , 18 ].…”

“…To date, no clear evidence for the optimal duration and frequency of ACP exists [ 4 , 18 ]. Previous ACT studies have typically performed interventions from 20–45 minutes duration twice daily [ 3 , 27 ] and mostly in the sitting position.…”

“…Long-term randomized controlled trials using clinical meaningful outcome measures have been suggested for future research [ 3 , 18 ]. However, there may be poor adherence to a study protocol [ 33 ] and dropouts may be a challenge [ 31 ].…”

Is Quarantine for COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Psychological Burden in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia?

“…As our patients during the COVID-19 quarantine period had a lot more free time, we speculate that the smart working model or school closure likely resulted in improved compliance to chest physiotherapy. Therefore, quarantine might explain, at least in part, the reduced number of airway infections [26].…”

Is Quarantine for COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Psychological Burden in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia? A Prospective Study.

“…As our patients during the COVID-19 quarantine period had a lot more free time, we speculate that the smart working model or school closure likely resulted in improved compliance to chest physiotherapy. This could represent an additional reason for explaining, at least in part, the reduced number of lung infections [23] .…”