Percussion (was Re: Update on Shaelin)

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This is a very good article/booklet about the whys and hows of percussion,

and the importance of it. Our doctor explained it like this--all CF

patients have sticky mucus throughout their body, and even if they are not

exhibiting symptoms, it is still there, slowly building up. If you don't

get it out, it makes a " breeding ground " for the bacteria and viruses to

live in, and eventually causes lung damage. Daily chest physiotherapy is

considered a preventative measure, as well as a repairative--sort of like

having your vehicle well taken care of so that when you need it, it doesn't

break down on you.

http://www.iacfa.org/pub/Physiotherapy.pdf

Does your son do PFT's? If so, what are his results? Do you see a CF doc,

or just a regular pediatrician?

S., mom to Cody (7, pwcf), DJ (9, nocf), and a (14, nocf)

Re: Update on Shaelin

> All need some kind of percussion, etc.

> > Folks have many names for it BUT that's what it is :):0

>

> My son's CF doctor has never suggested I perform percussion on him. I

> don't even know the technique. His symptoms have primarily been

> sinsusitis, polyps and some malabsorption. Are there any others who

> don't have to percuss their child' lungs?

>

> jan