What is HydroBubble Bubble PEP?
HydroBubble is a device used to deliver Bubble PEP for chest physiotherapy. PEP stands for Positive Expiratory Pressure.
In Bubble PEP positive pressure is created by blowing bubbles into water
Bubble PEP is a physiotherapy technique used to clear secretions (phlegm/sputum) from the lungs and is a form of chest physiotherapy.
It works by keeping your airways open.
This in turn moves secretions up towards the larger airways where it can be cleared by a huff or a cough.
It produces vibrations in the lungs to help loosen and move secretions.
This will help to clear secretions from the chest and will reduce risk of infections.
Why do I need to do airway clearance?
Airway clearance helps to keep your lungs healthy by clearing secretions. Secretions left in the lungs can increase your risk of infections.
Bubble PEP is a physiotherapy technique used to clear secretions (phlegm/sputum) from the lungs and is a form of chest physiotherapy.
It works by keeping your airways open.
This in turn moves secretions up towards the larger airways where it can be cleared by a huff or a cough.
It produces vibrations in the lungs to help loosen and move secretions.
This will help to clear secretions from the chest and will reduce risk of infections.
Why do I need to do airway clearance?
Airway clearance helps to keep your lungs healthy by clearing secretions. Secretions left in the lungs can increase your risk of infections.