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I ve bronciectasdis in left lowerlobe, & mucus plugging , for physio, do i need 2 clap my back too?or just clapping my lung from from front is enough

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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Percussion and: Postural drainage works best if you clap on different areas and in different positions to try to free up the mucous in the airway.

Answered 3/2/2013

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A member asked:

I ve bronciectasdis in left lowerlobe, & mucus plugging , for physio, do i need 2 clap my back too?or just clapping my lung from from front is enough

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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