The effects of nebulizer hygiene training on the practices of cystic fibrosis patients and caregivers
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DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25307
Abstract: Nebulizers can be contaminated with microorganisms and may be a source of infection in the lower airways in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). read more here.
Keywords: cystic fibrosis; fibrosis; effects nebulizer; nebulizer hygiene ... See more keywords
Susceptibility of the Mycobacterium abscessus complex to drying: Implications for nebulizer hygiene in patients with cystic fibrosis
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DOI: 10.4103/ijmy.ijmy_62_20
Abstract: Background: Nebulizer hygiene and care is important in cystic fibrosis (CF) to minimize device contamination from bacteria, including nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTMs). Most nebulizer manufacturers recommend nebulizer drying, however there is little evidence to understand how… read more here.
Keywords: cystic fibrosis; nebulizer; nebulizer hygiene; abscessus ... See more keywords