The flutter valve combines high-frequency oscillation and positive expiratory pressure to facilitate the removal of secretions . We evaluated the effects of the flutter valve on sputum inflammation, microbiology, and transport of respiratory secretions in patients with bronchiectasis.
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The Flutter is a small hand-held device that is used to remove mucus from the lungs . When exhaling through the mouthpiece, the steel ball inside the Flutter moves up and down causing a vibration inside the lungs. This vibration loosens mucus in the airways and lung walls.
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