Postural Drainage With and Without Percussion in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Sex: All

Ages: 35 Years – 65 Years

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 34

Sponsor: Riphah International University

Summary

Effects Of postural drainage with and without percussion on mucus clearance, dyspnea and quality of life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease. 34 Patients will be explained in detail about the procedure under study. Informed consent will be taken.Subjects will be evaluated using the Modified medical research council and Dyspnea-12 Questionnaire for (dyspneal), St George's Respiratory Questionnaire for quality of life. Cough and Sputum assesment questionnaire for mucus clearance would be used. One group will be tested by Postural drainage techniques and the second group will be tested by Postural drainage with Percussion.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:• Age 35-65 yearsPatients who have had exacerbations in the past monthAgreeing to participate in the study after having provided a written consent.Patients with heavy Mucus secretions in Lungs FieldDiagnosed Patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Stage 2(COPD)Exclusion Criteria:• Patients on bronchodilators and steroidsPatients with severe Pulmonary EdemaPatients with severe rib fracturesHistory of any recent thoraco abdominal surgery(35)Left ventricular Ejection Fraction (EF)Anemic patientsPregnant women

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