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Cystic Fibrosis – Diagnosis & Treatments

Chest Physical Therapy

The main goal of chest physical therapy is to loosen thick mucus in your lungs, making it easier to cough up. Ideally, you need to do it 1 to 4 times on a daily basis. The most common method is to clap your cupped hands on the back and front of your chest. Other options include using a vibrating vest or a mechanical percussor. Several breathing techniques would also be done to help with it. Depending on your condition, your therapist will suggest a suitable form of chest physical therapy. [11]