Patient Resources for Chest Physical Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis
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Physical therapy plays an intricate role in maintaining both your lung and overall health. Airway clearance and exercise clear secretions from the airway, decreasing the risk of infection and slowing the decline of lung function to maximize your overall health. The physical therapists at the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center can help you to choose the exercise and airway clearance that’s right for you and your disease as well as help you screen, prevent, and treat a wide array of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and pulmonary issues.
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