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Comparative Effects of Costophrenic Assisted Cough and Anterior Chest Compression Technique on Sputum Diary, Oxygen Saturation, Expiratory Flow Rate, and Dyspnea in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Costophrenic assisted cough and Anterior chest compression for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Completed, enrolled 34 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. In Costophrenic assist, the therapist gives a quick stretch to the diaphragm and intercostals with repetitions. The patientt holds air in the lungs. As the patient gets ready to cough, the therapist performs a diaphragmatic assist. In Anterior chest compression: the therapist places one arm across the patient's pectorals and the other parallel to it. After the patient takes a maximal breath, the therapist pushes down to help the patient cough. The greatest force is applied through the lower chest during expulsion. A total 34 patients will be taken. 2 groups will be created to apply intervention. After signing consent form, 17 patients in group A will be given costophrenic assist technique and 17 patients in group B will be given anterior chest compression technique. Baseline treatment given to both groups will include percussion and tapping. The data collected will then be analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25
Study Details
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Interventions
Therapist places the hands on the costophrenic angles of the patient's rib cage. During the patient's inspiration, the therapist applies a series of three repeated quick-stretch contractions down and in to encourage maximal inspiration. At the end of expiration, the therapist applies a quick stretch down and in on the patient's lower chest to facilitate a stronger diaphragmatic and intercostal muscle contraction. While instructing the patient to cough, the therapist applies strong pressure through the hands in toward the central tendon of the patient's diaphragm
The therapist puts one arm across the patient's pectoral region to stabilize or compress the upper chest while the other arm is placed either parallel on the lower chest or abdomen below the xiphoid process