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Intermittentpositivepressurebreathing(IPPB)isarespiratorytherapytreatmentforpeoplewhoarehypoventilating.Whilenotapreferredmethodduetocost, ...

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Intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) is a respiratory therapy treatment for people who are hypoventilating. While not a preferred method due to cost,[1] IPPB is used to expand the lungs, deliver aerosol medications, and in some circumstances ventilate the patient.[2]

IPPB may be indicated for patients who are at risk for developing atelectasis and who are unable or unwilling to breathe deeply without assistance....