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Is chest physio applicable to a child & how to do it because my has a very bad chest infection ...?
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Yes: Chest physical therapy is commonly prescribed, along with antibiotics and bronchodilators, to help to move the secretions away from the deep parts of the lung, so that they can be expelled, allowing for a faster recovery. A professional physical therapist, following specific instructions from a doctor should be the person that does the therapy.
Answered 7/26/2013
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Yes: Chest physical therapy is commonly prescribed, along with antibiotics and bronchodilators, to help to move the secretions away from the deep parts of the lung, so that they can be expelled, allowing for a faster recovery. A professional physical therapist, following specific instructions from a doctor should be the person that does the therapy.
Answered 7/26/2013
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