None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.According to the GOLD classification of severity grade 2 2.According to the classification of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease severity 3.Moderate to severe sputum production greater than 1/2 table spoon 4.Stable patients with no exacerbations
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with history of Tuberculosis and patients currently experiencing active tuberculosis. 2.Respiratory rate higher than 35 breathes per minute. 3.Pneumothorax. 4.Neurological impairments. 5.Recent history of Myocardial Infarction. 6.Tracheostomy patients. 7.Pneumonia. 8.Patients who find it difficult to perform the procedure. 9.Unresponsive patients.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary function test(PFT)Timepoint: Baseline and at 4 weeks after intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| St.Georges Respiratory QuestionnaireTimepoint: Baseline & at 4 weeks after intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
DURGABAI DESHMUKH COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY