COPD. Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: it will be treated by pursed lip breathing (to inhale through the nose for several seconds with the mouth closed and then exhale slowly over 4 to 6 seconds through lips
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Stable mild to moderate COPD according to GOLD guidelines 40-60 years of age will be included. Stable hemodynamics (heart rate, blood pressure, temperature) FEV1=50
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects having any kind of Infective pulmonary conditions. The subjects with acute exacerbation. Uncontrolled hypertension Fracture at the clavicle, scapula, humerus, sternum or spine within previous 2 months Patients with any diagnosed neurological, orthopedic and cardiovascular disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dyspnea. Timepoint: pre post treatment. Method of measurement: Medical Research Council (MRC) Dyspnea Scale.;Pulmonary function test. Timepoint: pre, post treatment. Method of measurement: Spirometry.;Chest wall expansion. Timepoint: pre, post treatment. Method of measurement: inches tape.;Scapulothoracic muscle strength. Timepoint: pre, post treatment. Method of measurement: Handheld dynamometer. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactKazmah Azeem
Riphah International University
Outcome results
None listed