What are the risks of chest physical therapy?

What are the risks of chest physical therapy?

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Risks and complications associated with chest physical therapy depend on the health of the patient. Although chest physical therapy usually poses few problems, in some patients it may cause
- oxygen deficiency if the head is kept lowered for drainage
- increased intracranial pressure
- temporary low blood pressure
- bleeding in the lungs
- pain or injury to the ribs, muscles, or spine
- vomiting
- inhaling secretions into the lungs
- heart irregularities
Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.";
<div class="section1"> <p>Risks and complications associated with chest physical therapy depend on the health of the patient. Although chest physical therapy usually poses few problems, in some patients it may cause<ul> <li>oxygen deficiency if the head is kept lowered for drainage</li> <li>increased intracranial pressure</li> <li>temporary low blood pressure</li> <li>bleeding in the lungs</li> <li>pain or injury to the ribs, muscles, or spine</li> <li>vomiting</li> <li>inhaling secretions into the lungs</li> <li>heart irregularities</li> </ul></p> </div><p><i>Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.</i>";

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