Secondary prevention
Regular cleaning and replacement of parts or masks is important to prevent complications associated with the use of nocturnal ventilation (e.g., sinusitis, pneumonia). Patients with restrictive thoracic disorders may benefit from the use of a mechanical in-exsufflator to augment airflow during cough and allow secretion clearance to decrease the risk of complications such as pneumonia.[132]
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