3.1

It is strongly recommended that airborne precautions are utilised during respiratory physiotherapy interventions.

Cough etiquette

3.2

Both patients and staff should practise cough etiquette and hygiene.

During techniques that may provoke a cough, education should be provided to enhance cough etiquette and hygiene

· Ask patient to cover their mouth by coughing into their elbow or sleeve or into a tissue. Tissues should then be disposed and hand hygiene performed.

· In addition, if possible, physiotherapists should position themselves ≥ 2 m from the patient and out of the likely path of dispersion.