Comparative Effects of Costophrenic Assisted Cough and Anterior Chest Compression Technique in COPD Patients
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease focused on measuring Anterior chest compression, Chest Physio, Costophrenic assist, Sputum expectoration, Oxygen Saturation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Stable Patients Mild to Moderate Patients of COPD according to gold criteria Decreased O2 Saturation Levels Immobilized Mucus Exclusion Criteria: Tachycardia Tachypnea Non Covid Cardiovascular Pathology Myopathy Neurogenic Disease
Sites / Locations
- Sheikh Zayed Hospital,Recruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Costophrenic assisted cough
Anterior chest compression
While doing Costophrenic assist: at the end of expiration, the therapist gives a quick stretch to the diaphragm and intercostals to facilitate more complete inhalation by compressing the chest at the costophrenic angle toward the central tendon of the diaphragm. This is done several times to fill the lungs. The patient is then instructed to hold the air in the lungs. As the patient gets ready to cough, the therapist performs a diaphragmatic assist by applying a strong pressure up and in toward the central tendon
Anterior chest compression: the therapist places one arm across the patient's pectorals and the other parallel to it on the lower abdomen. 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