Physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis in Australia and New Zealand: A clinical practice guideline.

Physiotherapy management is a key element of care for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) throughout the lifespan. Although considerable evidence exists to support physiotherapy management of CF, there is documented variation in practice. The aim of this guideline is to optimize the physiotherapy management of people with CF in Australia and New Zealand.

Lifestyle Implications of Home Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation for Children With Neuromuscular Disease and Their Families.

Background: Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) is increasingly used in the home management of children with neuromuscular disease. Research to date has focused on the effect of MI-E on physical health. The aim of this study was to qualitatively investigate the impact of home MI-E on the child and family's lifestyle.

Effect of home mechanical in-exsufflation on hospitalisation and life-style in neuromuscular disease: a pilot study.

Aim: Mechanical in-exsufflation (MI-E) augments the weakened cough of patients with neuromuscular disease (NMD), clearing secretions and overcoming atelectasis. Little has been published on the impact of MI-E alone on rates of hospitalisation and quality of life (QOL). The aim of this study was to assess the impact of home MI-E on hospital admissions and life-style in children with NMD.