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How many times a day i need physiotherapy for bronchiectasis and how many times each day should i do postural drainage pls?

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Dr. John Chiu
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Depends: It depends on how much sputum your lungs accumulate. Once daily is the minimum but the more often the better. If your problem is severe, i think 4 times a day would be a reasonable solution.
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