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Focused Airway Clearance Therapy: Why Targeted Chest Physiotherapy Still Matters

For patients living with chronic respiratory conditions such as bronchiectasis, COPD, cystic fibrosis, neuromuscular disorders, and other diseases associated with retained secretions, effective airway clearance remains a critical component of care.

While there are many airway clearance options available today, targeted chest physiotherapy (CPT) continues to offer unique advantages. The ability to focus percussion directly over affected lung segments can help mobilize mucus from specific areas of the lungs where secretions are most problematic.

The Fluid Flo Pneumatic Percussor is designed to provide focused airway clearance therapy through powerful, consistent pneumatic percussion. Unlike broad-coverage approaches, clinicians and caregivers can direct treatment to areas of concern based on the patient's condition and imaging findings.

Potential benefits include:

Targeted secretion mobilization

Non-invasive airway clearance support

Flexibility for use in clinical and homecare settings

Useful for patients who may not tolerate larger airway clearance systems

Supports traditional CPT techniques with consistent percussion delivery

Many respiratory therapists and pulmonology teams continue to utilize focused CPT as part of a comprehensive airway clearance program tailored to individual patient needs.

For healthcare professionals: What airway clearance techniques have you found most effective for managing mucus retention in your patients? Are you seeing a continued role for targeted CPT alongside newer airway clearance technologies?