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Table 2 Percentage of the loaded nebuliser dose that deposits in the lungs (mean ± SD), for the three participant groups in sitting and side lying

From: Side lying during nebulisation can significantly improve apical deposition in healthy adults and adults with mild cystic fibrosis lung disease: a randomised crossover trial

 

Healthy

(%)

Mild CF

(%)

Advanced CF

(%)

Sitting

11 ± 6

16 ± 5

11 ± 5

Side lying

11 ± 6

17 ± 5

11 ± 3