| Literature DB >> 3896680 |
L H Kirilloff, G R Owens, R M Rogers, M C Mazzocco.
Abstract
Postural drainage has usually been shown to be an effective component of chest physical therapy; there is currently no data showing a beneficial effect of percussion or vibration; directed coughing may be as efficacious as postural drainage (Table 3); the forced expiration technique may increase sputum clearance with or without postural drainage (Table 4).Mesh:
Year: 1985 PMID: 3896680 DOI: 10.1378/chest.88.3.436
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Chest ISSN: 0012-3692 Impact factor: 9.410