Bronchiolitis

Chest physiotherapy doesn't help infants with chest infection

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, May 10th, 2005

Chest physiotherapy using vibration and percussion techniques does not reduce length of hospital stay, oxygen requirements, or reduce symptoms in infants with acute bronchiolitis who are not being ventilated and don't have any other accompanying illness.

Bronchiolitis is a viral infection of the airways in the lungs, and is a major cause of medical emergencies during winter in children under 2 years of age. Tackling this disease makes heavy use of healthcare resources.

The standard treatment involves making sure the child has enough oxygen, fluid and food, and possibly using bronchiodilators and steroids.

In addition, some doctors...

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