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Combined Effects of Active Cycle of Breathing Technique and Autogenic Drainage in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Active cycle of breathing technique and Autogenic drainage for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
A randomised controlled trial will be conducted with COPD patients as its target population. There will be 40 individuals for both the control group and the intervention group. Group A is a control group while Group B is an experimental group (20 participants on Group A and 20 on group B). The baseline treatment for both groups were pursed lip breathing and ACBT. On the other hand, group B experimental group will also undergo (pursued lip breathing and ACBT) with autogenic drainage. Group A session lasts for 30 minutes and Group B session lasts for 45 minutes. There is only one session per day. There is a three session in a week for 4 weeks. Measurements are made of dyspnea, oxygen saturation, peak expiratory flow rate, pulse rate and fatigue both before and after the treatment, data were recorded. Participants in the trial must have mild to moderate COPD (GOLD Criteria) and be between the ages of 40 to 60 years. Data from Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan will be collected. Follow-up for both completed tasks and changes in pulmonary status will be evaluated after 4 weeks. Modified Borg Dyspnea (RPE) Scale, Breathlessness, Cough and Sputum Scale (BCSS), Fatigue Severity Scale or Visual Analogue Scale, Peak flow meter, Oximeter will be used to measure the outcomes. Data will be analysed using the SPSS 21.0 Statistical Software
Study Details
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Interventions
The ACBT technique consists of three different breathing techniques: breathing control, thoracic expansion exercises and forced expiration technique. 1. Breathing Control 2. Thoracic Expansion Exercises: 3. Forced Expiration Technique:
Huffing or blowing the nose helped to get rid of any secretions in the upper airways. The therapist was placed close enough to hear the subject's breathing while sitting to the side and slightly behind the patient. Both the physiotherapist's hand and the subject's hands were put on the subject's abdomen to feel the activity of the abdominal muscles. The patient inhaled slowly through the nose while using their diaphragm and holding their breath for two to three seconds to allow collateral ventilation to bring air behind their secretions. Exhalation was done through the mouth. The palm of the therapist placed on the upper chest felt the vibration of the mucous. Their positions were disclosed by the vibrations' frequency.