This topic was last addressed in 2005; reviews since 2005 are included.
Effing T, Monninkhof EM, van der Valk PD, et al. Self-management education for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(4):CD002990. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002990.pub2 Medline:17943778
Elkins MR, Jones A, van der Schans CP. Positive expiratory pressure physiotherapy for airway clearance in people with cystic fibrosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;(2):CD003147. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003147.pub3 Medline:16625571
Freitas ERFS, Soares BG, Cardoso JR, et al. Incentive spirometry for preventing pulmonary complications after coronary artery bypass graft. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(3):CD004466. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004466.pub2 Medline:17636760
Guimarães MMF, El Dib RP, Smith AF, et al. Incentive spirometry for prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications in upper abdominal surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009;(3):CD006058. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD006058.pub2 Medline:19588380
Hough JL, Flenady V, Johnston L, et al. Chest physiotherapy for reducing respiratory morbidity in infants requiring ventilatory support. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008;(3):CD006445. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD006445.pub2 Medline:18646156
Irons JY, Kenny DT, Chang AB. Singing for children and adults with cystic fibrosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010;(5):CD008036. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD008036.pub2 Medline:20464761
Lacasse Y, Goldstein R, Lasserson TJ, et al. Pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;(4):CD003793. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003793.pub2 Medline:17054186
Main E, Prasad A, Schans C. Conventional chest physiotherapy compared to other airway clearance techniques for cystic fibrosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005;(1):CD002011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002011.pub2 Medline:15674888
Moran F, Bradley JM, Piper AJ. Non-invasive ventilation for cystic fibrosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009;(1):CD002769. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002769.pub3 Medline:19160211
Morrison L, Agnew J. Oscillating devices for airway clearance in people with cystic fibrosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009;(1):CD006842. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD006842.pub2 Medline:19160305
Nonoyama ML, Brooks D, Lacasse Y, et al. Oxygen therapy during exercise training in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(2):CD005372. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005372.pub2 Medline:17443585
Perrotta C, Ortiz Z, Roque M. Chest physiotherapy for acute bronchiolitis in paediatric patients between 0 and 24 months old. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(1):CD004873. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004873.pub3 Medline:17253527
Puhan MA, Gimeno-Santos E, Scharplatz M, et al. Pulmonary rehabilitation following exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011;(10):CD005305. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005305.pub3 Medline:21975749
Robinson KA, McKoy N, Saldanha I, et al. Active cycle of breathing technique for cystic fibrosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010;(11):CD007862. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007862.pub2 Medline:21069699
Yang M, Yuping Y, Yin X, et al. Chest physiotherapy for pneumonia in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010;(2):CD006338. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD006338.pub2 Medline:20166082
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