Airway clearance techniques compared to no airway clearance techniques for cystic fibrosis.

Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited progressive life-limiting disease characterised by the build-up of abnormally thick, sticky mucus affecting mostly the lungs, pancreas, and digestive system. Airway clearance techniques (ACTs), traditionally referred to as chest physiotherapy, are recommended as part of a complex treatment programme for people with CF. The aim of an ACTs is to enhance mucociliary clearance and remove viscous secretions from the airways within the lung to prevent distal airway obstruction.

Role of the Physical Therapist in Cystic Fibrosis Care.

In looking back on 2020 and 2021, this Perspective reflects on the monumental impacts of the rollout of cystic fibrosis (CF) transmembrane conductance regulator highly effective modulator therapies and the COVID-19 pandemic on the management of CF. Advancements in the clinical management of people with CF have been both enormous and rapid, and physical therapists specializing in the care of people with CF have been at the forefront of driving this evolution in care. This year sees the 30th anniversary of the UK Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Cystic Fibrosis and, as is inevitable in reaching such milestones, thoughts have turned to origins, role, impacts, and the future.

Chest physiotherapy compared to no chest physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis.

Background: Chest physiotherapy is widely used in people with cystic fibrosis in order to clear mucus from the airways. This is an updated version of previously published reviews.

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness and acceptability of chest physiotherapy compared to no treatment or spontaneous cough alone to improve mucus clearance in cystic fibrosis.

Chest physiotherapy compared to no chest physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis.

Background: Chest physiotherapy is widely used in people with cystic fibrosis in order to clear mucus from the airways.

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness and acceptability of chest physiotherapy compared to no treatment or spontaneous cough alone to improve mucus clearance in cystic fibrosis.

Search Methods: We searched the Cochrane Cystic Fibrosis and Genetic Disorders Group Trials Register which comprises references identified from comprehensive electronic database searches and handsearches of relevant journals and abstract books of conference proceedings.