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  2. Postural drainage - Wikipedia

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    In postural drainage, the patient's body is positioned so that the trachea is inclined downward and below the affected chest area. [9] The body is positioned so that secretions drain into sequentially larger bronchi. [5] Frames, tilt tables, and pillows may be used to support patients in these positions. [1] [6] Up to 12 postures may be used. [10]

  3. Pulmonary rehabilitation - Wikipedia

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    Before and after lung surgery [9] Interstitial lung disease: Pulmonary rehabilitation may be safe and may help improve functional exercise capacity, a person's short-term quality of life, and improve shortness of breath . [8] Asthma: moderate quality evidence suggests asthmatics may have improvement in quality of life and exercise capacity.

  4. Chest drainage - Wikipedia

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    Gravity keeps the fluid in the first canister, whereas air is directed into a second canister. The air can either actively or passively be released via a water seal. Two-chamber systems are mainly used for patients with huge air leaks. These patients often produce foam due to protein rich surfactant that might enter the tubing toward the patient.

  5. FDA approves new COPD drug developed by firm in Raleigh ... - AOL

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    Ohtuvayre was found to improve lung function and quality of life for patients. While the clinical trials did not include many patients who experience frequent flare-ups, the drug was found to ...

  6. Sanofi-Regeneron's Dupixent wins FDA's nod for 'smoker's lung'

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    In late-stage trials, the drug significantly reduced the moderate or severe exacerbations and also helped to significantly improve lung function, compared to a placebo. Shares of Regeneron were ...

  7. Aileron Therapeutics' Investigational Drug Shows Encouraging ...

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    Surfactant protein D (SPD), an indicator of epithelial cell health that is significantly linked to a decline in lung function, decreased by 5% in Cohort 2 at 14 days of treatment, while the ...