O'Donnell Anne E
The Nehemiah and Naomi Chair in Pulmonary Disease Research, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007 USA.
Clin Chest Med. 2022 Mar;43(1):157-163. doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2021.12.004.
In this article, we review airway clearance techniques, mucoactive agents, and the role of pulmonary rehabilitation in the treatment of patients with bronchiectasis. Topics include the physiology of airway clearance, specific techniques and therapies, and practical considerations for ensuring adherence to the therapies and education for the patient.