Question

A 70-year-old ex-smoker complains of a chronic productive cough and breathlessness. He is diagnosed with bronchiectasis via high-resolution CT. According to CKS, what is a key recommended non-pharmacological management strategy to help clear secretions?

Accepted Answer

Postural drainage and chest physiotherapy

Answer

Bed rest

Answer

Regular incentive spirometry

Answer

Nebulised hypertonic saline only

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Long-term oxygen therapy

Practice question

A 70-year-old ex-smoker complains of a chronic productive cough and breathlessness. He is diagnosed with bronchiectasis via high-resolution CT. According to CKS, what is a key recommended non-pharmacological management strategy to help clear secretions?