ACT Series, 14: Other Mechanical ACT Devices, Part 2
As we near the end of our airway clearance technique (ACT) series there are a few other mechanical ACT device outliers left to discuss. In a social media age the resurgence of holistic practices have come full circle once again, as has the age of invention. Then add in recent awareness campaigns for rare diseases and there is a ton of focus helping those who have no help or treatments. The awareness campaigns for diseases like primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) have succeeded in bringing together not only the patient population, but clinicians and researchers a like. While there still needs to be a ton of research into PCD, one thing is clear, as a mucociliary clearance disorder airway hygiene is of particular importance in the treatment and management of PCD. Once the pathophysiology of PCD in regard to delayed airway clearance is completely understood, then we can begin to understand which airway clearance techniques will actually work for a particular PCD patient. It’s important to note that whatever works for one PCD patient may or may not work for another PCD patient, even if they have the exact same genetic defect. In “Part 2” we will look at the Lung Flute, the Vibralung Acoustical Percussor, the Revitive Aerosure, & cough assist devices.
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