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Pneumothorax in adults with cystic fibrosis dependent on nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV): a management dilemma
  1. C S Haworth,
  2. M E Dodd,
  3. M Atkins,
  4. A A Woodcock,
  5. A K Webb
  1. Manchester Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, South Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
  1. Dr A K Webb email: the5webbs{at}hotmail.com

Abstract

The management of pneumothorax in three adult patients with cystic fibrosis dependent on nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation is described.

  • cystic fibrosis
  • nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)
  • pneumothorax

https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax.55.7.620

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