[Kinesitherapy for mucoviscidosis]

Kinesitherapy is an important element in the therapeutic strategy for cystic fibrosis. The main objective is to clear the upper airways. The most effective and most widely used method is to accelerate expiratory air flow. Kinesitherapy should take into account the effect of bronchorrhoea on respiratory mechanics, re-train the ventilatory process, improve thoracomuscular mechanics, attempt to reduce dyspnoea and maintain functional capacity. Managed carefully from childhood to adulthood patients should not require ventilatory assistance. Patients and/or parents, in cooperation with the medical and para-medical team should become fully responsible for correct follow-up and effective treatment.