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      The effect of positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy on symptoms, quality of life and incidence of re-exacerbation in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a multicentre, randomised controlled trial.

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          Abstract

          Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) is a technique used to enhance sputum clearance during acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). The impact of PEP therapy during acute exacerbations on clinically important outcomes is not clear. This study sought to determine the effect of PEP therapy on symptoms, quality of life and future exacerbations in patients with AECOPD.

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          Journal
          Thorax
          Thorax
          1468-3296
          0040-6376
          Feb 2014
          : 69
          : 2
          Affiliations
          [1 ] School of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University, , Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
          Article
          thoraxjnl-2013-203425
          10.1136/thoraxjnl-2013-203425
          24005444
          aa81ded6-d500-4d1d-a113-2f8358db8f6c
          History

          COPD Exacerbations,Exercise
          COPD Exacerbations, Exercise

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