Exsufflation
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title:
Exsufflation
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Exsufflation is a strongly forced expiration of air. In medicine, airway secretions can be cleared with manual and mechanical exsufflation. Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation devices alternate positive and negative airway pressure to stimulate cough. It is typically used in patients with neuromuscular disorders and sleep apnea. After certain surgical procedures, the gases used to expand body cavities are mechanically or manually exsufflated. The term is also used of certain rituals in the Chri
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Strongly forced expiration of air
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exsufflation
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2022-10-07T23:33:43Z
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