Airway and Secretion Management

March 08, 2010
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February 23, 2010

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December 22, 2009
January 01, 2006

The impact of cough on health is substantial. It can (1) be an important defense mechanism that helps clear excessive secretions and foreign material from the airways; (2) be an important factor in the spread of infection; and (3) present as one of the most common symptoms for which patients seek medical attention and spend health-care dollars.1

January 01, 2005

The proliferation of inhaler devices has resulted in a confusing number of choices for clinicians who are selecting a delivery device for aerosol therapy. There are advantages and disadvantages associated with each device category. Evidence-based guidelines for the selection of the appropriate aerosol delivery device in specific clinical settings are needed.