PTA 220: increases resistance to expiratory airflow to promote mucus clearance by preventing airway closure and increasing collateral ventilation.

Question

increases resistance to expiratory airflow to promote mucus clearance by preventing airway closure and increasing collateral ventilation.

Lexi Bishop · Accepted Answer

PEP (positive expiratory pressure) device

Increases resistance to expiratory airflow to promote mucus clearance by preventing airway closure and increasing collateral ventilation.