Mini-BAL is primarily used in patients with suspected:

Which mucoactive agent is FDA approved for cystic fibrosis?

IPPB should be considered only after:

Which mechanism primarily drives normal mucociliary clearance?

Manually assisted cough is most commonly used in patients with:

Which device applies alternating negative and positive pressure using a chest cuirass?

Patient:Name: J.M.Age: 67 yearsSex: MaleHistory:Post-operative day #1 following open abdominal surgeryFormer smoker (40 pack-year history, quit 5 years ago)No known neuromuscular diseasePain controlled with IV analgesicsAssessment Findings:Breath sounds: Diminished bilaterally at the bases, no cracklesCough: Weak but non-productiveChest expansion: DecreasedSpO₂: 93% on 2 L/min nasal cannulaRespiratory rate: 20/minChest X-ray: Bibasilar atelectasisPatient is alert, cooperative, and able to follow instructionsCurrent Orders:Oxygen to maintain SpO₂ > 92%Pulmonary hygiene as indicatedQuestion:Based on the patient’s condition, which airway clearance or lung expansion therapy is MOST appropriate to initiate at this time?

A 68-year-old male with severe COPD is hospitalized for an acute exacerbation. He has copious secretions, weak cough effort, and a cough peak flow of 55 L/min. He is alert but fatigued. Which therapy is MOST appropriate to assist secretion clearance?

Which component is NOT part of the active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT)?

The limited empirical research on the effects of postconviction polygraphing of sex offenders has found: