POSITIVE EXPIRATORY PRESSURE (PEP) AS LUNG PHYSIOTHERAPY IN CYSTIC-FIBROSIS - A PILOT-STUDY

  • 1 January 1984
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 65  (6) , 419-422
Abstract
Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) on a face mask was compared with conventional lung physiotherapy in 12 patients with cystic fibrosis. Residual volume (P < 0.02) and functional residual capacity (NS) was reduced and vital capacity increased (NS) during 6-9 mo. of PEP treatment. The subjective sputum production was significantly greater during the PEP period. PEP is easy to administer and is inexpensive.

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