Contraindications to positive airway pressure adjuncts to bronchial hygiene therapy include which of the following?

a. Hiccups c. Esophageal surgery
b. Air swallowing d. Subcutaneous em-physema


ANS: C
Esophageal surgery is listed in Clinical Practice Guideline 7-3 as a contraindication to the use of positive airway pressure adjuncts to bronchial hygiene therapy.

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