A national audit of the Aerobika* Oscillatory Positive Pressure (OPEP) device when used to assist airway clearance for those with cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and COPD

A. Bracey (Basingstoke, United Kingdom), J. Suggett (London Ontario, Canada), J. Conway (Southampton, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Role of the physiotherapist for patients with lung disease
Session: Role of the physiotherapist for patients with lung disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 5267
Disease area: Airway diseases

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