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Airway clearance techniques for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Osadnik CR, McDonald CF, Jones AP, Rowe BH, Holland AE
Published Online: 
January 20, 2010
This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows:

Primary

To determine whether ACTs have beneficial effects on exacerbations, hospitalisation and quality of life in people with acute and stable COPD.

Secondary

To assess whether:

  • Airway clearance techniques are safe for individuals with acute and stable COPD;
  • Airway clearance techniques are effective in both individuals with acute and stable COPD.
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