Respiration; international review of thoracic diseases
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Airway clearance in bronchiectasis: a randomized crossover trial of active cycle of breathing techniques versus Acapella.
The efficacy of a new airway clearance device (Acapella) has not been previously investigated. Active cycle of breathing techniques (ACBT) is the standard airway clearance technique used in patients with bronchiectasis. ⋯ Acapella is as effective a method of airway clearance as ACBT and may offer a user-friendly alternative to ACBT for patients with bronchiectasis.