Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8929013 | Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The physiological parameters of both groups improved significantly and similarly. Subgroup analysis suggests that temporary positive expiratory pressure could provide some advantage to subjects with emphysema and those on oxygen therapy, while positive expiratory pressure would benefit patients on mechanical ventilation. Randomized clinical trials are necessary to confirm our preliminary results indicating that different subgroups/phenotypes can benefit more from one type of treatment.
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Authors
Francesco D'Abrosca, Barbara Garabelli, Gloria Savio, Agnese Barison, Lorenzo Appendini, Luis V.F. Oliveira, Paola Baiardi, Bruno Balbi,