pulmonary disorders
Chest Physiotherapy
Introduction
Chest physiotherapy consists of external mechanical maneuvers, such as chest percussion, postural drainage, and vibration, to augment mobilization and clearance of airway secretions. It is indicated for patients in whom cough is insufficient to clear thick, tenacious, copious, or loculated secretions ( General references ). Examples include patients with Bronchiectasis None Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), in certain clinical situations ( Cystic Fibrosis None Neuromuscular disorders Overview of Pneumonia in dependent lung regions 