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Physiotherapy/vest
It is known that chest percussion is the main recommended technique of physiotherapy in our country. In the case of my daughter, aged 6 years and a half, we could apply this method very well so far (plus complementing techniques, such as the flutter, respiration exercises, sports). But my daughter ...
14.07.2008
American vest and inhalator in Germany
Dear Experts, We are living in the USA and have a 12 year old son, suffering from CF. We are planning to fly to Frankfurt for 2 weeks in the autumn, in order to visit my family. We are using a vest and I do not know if we can use it due to the current difference. Can we hire such a thing in ...
10.06.2008
Reflex massage
How is the benefit of reflex massage in CF, are there any intolerances? Is it advisable for severely ill CF patients not to do this kind of therapy due to side effects? Are there any parameters like pulmonary function or others for this kind of therapy? Many thanks.
21.03.2008
Airway clearance vest
Hello, We have a year-old girl with CF. I read that in the USA they use airway clearance vests to loosen up mucus from airways – see description attached. „The ThAIRapy Vest is a mechanical device which uses high-frequency chest wall oscillation to provide airway clearance therapy. The device ...
23.04.2008
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