CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY INTRODUCTION: Chest physiotherapy is a group of techniques that mobilizes or loosens thick secretions in the lungs and respiratory tract that includes following physiotherapy treatment techniques: Nebulization postural drainage by gravity percussion chest wall vibration and shaking huffing and coughing deep breathing exercises and other therapeutic exercises In easy words, chest physiotherapy (CPT) is a technique that can be used to clear mucus from the lungs. AIMS OF CHEST PHYSIOLOGY: To facilitate removal of airway secretions. To optimize lung compliance and prevent it from collapsing. To decrease the work of breathing. To optimize the ventilation-perfusion ratio/ improve gas exchange (SPO2) strengthen the muscles used for breathing INDICATIONS: Cystic fibrosis (inherited disorder that causes severe damage to lungs, digestive system and other parts of the body) Bronchiectasis ( a long-term condition where the airways of the l...