Airway Clearance, Diagnosis & Physiotherapy

Airways mucus and aspergillosis

People taking part in seated pulmonary rehabilitation exercises with a physiotherapist

Pulmonary rehabilitation: can it help people with aspergillosis?

Patient having a spirometry lung function test with a healthcare professional

Lung function tests

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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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