Use of oscillatory positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) devices to augment sputum clearance in COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2019-214360
Abstract: Introduction Oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) devices are intended to facilitate sputum clearance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but there is uncertainty as to their place in treatment pathways. We aimed to review the… read more here.
Keywords: opep devices; use; copd; pressure opep ... See more keywords
How can time to COPD exacerbation be delayed? A real-world study comparing two oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) devices in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or chronic bronchitis
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2020.631
Abstract: • Patients were identified with either the Aerobika* (Trudell Medical International) or Acapella† (Smiths Medical) OPEP devices from September 2013 to April 2018 in IQVIA’s hospital claims data linked to medical (Dx) and prescription claims… read more here.
Keywords: chronic bronchitis; index; opep devices; copd chronic ... See more keywords