Which of the following airway clearance techniques would you recommend for a 15-month-old infant with cystic fibrosis?

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Postural drainage, percussion, and vibration are commonly used airway clearance techniques for infants with cystic fibrosis. Positive expiratory pressure therapy and intrapulmonary percussive ventilation may be more appropriate for older children or adults. Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation may be used in some cases but is not typically a first-line therapy for infants.

Which of the Following Airway Clearance Techniques Would You Recommend