Disposable Percussion Device May Clear Mucus from CF Lungs with Lower Infection Risk
Researchers at the University of Limerick, in Ireland, have developed a disposable percussion device, called SoloPEP, that works to remove mucus from the airways of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) so as to lessen their likelihood of infections, leading to fewer doctor’s appointments, less antibiotic use, and shorter hospital stays. “SoloPEP…