Abstract
Respiratory Physiotherapy and Pulmonary Care, by Ulla Ingwersen (Munksgaard, Copenhagen, 1976), John Wiley and Sons, New York/London/Sydney/Toronto. Price: Danish kroner 60,00.
Highlights
In addition Leith (1968),[5] reminds us of the mucocil■ v clearance system which extends to the remotest 'arts of the lungs as well as two other clearance echan is m s o f the lung, viz. phagacytosis and lymphatic Irainage- H e draws our attention to one more r
The role the abdominal muscles can play in aiding breathing and lung clearance, albeit reflex, must be acknow ledged
Raising the intrathoracic pressure can lead to an increased expulsive gas phase which would carry secretions from the trachea to the exterior. With all these factors in m ind one must apply them to specific pathologies and one can see that specific techniques must be evolved for the various pathologies
Summary
In addition Leith (1968),[5] reminds us of the mucocil■ v clearance system which extends to the remotest 'arts of the lungs as well as two other clearance echan is m s o f the lung, viz. phagacytosis and lymphatic Irainage- H e draws our attention to one more r Phagacytosis and lymphatic Irainage- H e draws our attention to one more r The alveolar lin in g ’s surface tension falls to very low values when the area is decreasng i.e. with expiration.
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