Chest physical therapy, also known as CPT or chest PT, is part of the daily treatment plan of people with cystic fibrosis. It is a technique to clear the airways that can help drain the lungs. Chest ...

There is little evidence to support the effectiveness of chest physiotherapy for adults with pneumonia. In two small studies by the same investigator, only osteopathic manipulation was shown to ...

Learn when chest physiotherapy and respiratory rehabilitation are needed to manage breathing difficulties, clear mucus and ...

The American College of Chest Physicians ® (CHEST) announced the publication of updates to the evidence-based guidelines on therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PAH is a progressive ...

On the opening day of CHEST 2026, the organization's flagship journal highlights a trio of key papers with practice-changing results for COPD. Three key papers that changed practice strategy in the ...

A cystic fibrosis vest is a therapeutic tool. When worn, it provides compressions similar to manual chest percussions. Wearing the vest can help loosen sticky secretions so that a person can more ...