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Airway Clearance Technique Modalities at Baseline and Follow up Among Those Who Used Them
| Variable | Baseline (n = 535), No. (%) | Follow Up (n = 247), No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Positive expiratory pressure device (only) | 233 (44) | 113 (46) |
| High-frequency chest wall oscillation (only) | 51 (10) | 34 (14) |
| Chest percussion/postural drainage (only) | 16 (3) | 9 (4) |
| Directed cough/active cycle of breathing (only) | 3 (1) | 1 (0.4) |
| Multiple modalities | 232 (43) | 90 (36) |
