Airway Clearance, Diagnosis & Physiotherapy Hub

Airway clearance can help remove mucus, reduce breathlessness and prevent infections.
This hub includes techniques such as ACBT, huffing, nebulised saline, flutter and PEP devices,
along with physiotherapy guidance for ABPA, CPA and bronchiectasis.


Topics in This Hub

Latest Airway Clearance Articles

Airways mucus and aspergillosis

September 22, 2026

People taking part in seated pulmonary rehabilitation exercises with a physiotherapist

Pulmonary rehabilitation: can it help people with aspergillosis?

September 15, 2026

Patient having a spirometry lung function test with a healthcare professional

Lung function tests

September 15, 2026

Infographic comparing 0.9%, 3%, 6% and 7% nebulised saline for mucus clearance and bronchiectasis.

Nebulised saline: what do 0.9%, 3%, 6% and 7% actually mean?

August 20, 2026

Patient and clinician discussing the future of aspergillosis care, with lung, blood-test and research illustrations.

The Future of Aspergillosis Care: Earlier Diagnosis, New Treatments and Personalised Support

August 19, 2026

Illustration of Aspergillus fumigatus spores interacting with the bronchial airway lining beside a DNA strand representing the ZNF77 gene variant.

Lung Colonisation by Aspergillus fumigatus Is Influenced by a ZNF77 Gene Variant

August 4, 2026

Loosen and Clear Mucus: Practical Self-Help Techniques for People with Aspergillosis

July 6, 2026

Educational infographic explaining lung function tests in aspergillosis and asthma, including FEV1, FVC, gas transfer, breathing reserve, treatment goals and why CT scans may not match lung function results.

Understanding Lung Function in Aspergillosis and Asthma

June 9, 2026

Exercise and aspergillosis infographic showing how walking, cycling, swimming, rowing, strength training, yoga, singing and pulmonary rehabilitation can improve breathlessness, fitness, confidence and quality of life.

Exercise and Aspergillosis: How Physical Activity Can Improve Breathing, Strength and Wellbeing

June 2, 2026

Respiratory physiotherapist teaching airway clearance and breathing exercises to a patient with chronic lung disease and aspergillosis

Physiotherapy for Aspergillosis: Breathing, Mucus Clearance and Keeping Active

May 13, 2026

Person with chronic lung disease experiencing severe breathlessness despite normal oxygen saturation readings, alongside breathing retraining and respiratory health information

When Breathlessness Feels Severe — Even When Oxygen Levels Look “Normal”

May 12, 2026

Why do some people cough up long, tube-shaped pieces of mucus?

December 5, 2025

Physiotherapy and Aspergillosis: Why It Matters

December 2, 2025

🫁 Mucus Plugging in Aspergillosis: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What It Means

July 24, 2025

🫁 Understanding Bronchiectasis, COPD, and Aspergillosis: What Patients Need to Know

July 17, 2025

🫁 Airway Clearance in Aspergillosis: A Patient Guide

July 16, 2025

🗣️ Managing Cough in Aspergillosis: A Patient Guide

June 27, 2025

Managing ABPA: How to Protect Your Lungs and Stay Well

June 17, 2025

NAC Physio Mairead runs the Manchester Marathon for the Fungal Infection Trust

April 12, 2022

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