Effects of Chest Physiotherapy and Lungs Squeezing Technique in Patients With Chronic Obst
Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease refers to a group of lungs problems that includes blockage of airway and difficulty in breathing. It includes mostly emphysema, asthma and chronic bronchitis. Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease is the third main cause of death in the whole world .The diagnosis of chronic obstruc
| Condition(s) | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease refers to a group of lungs problems that includes blockage of airway and difficulty in breathing. It includes mostly emphysema, asthma and chronic bronchitis. Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease is the third main cause of death in the whole world .The diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be made by spirometer and the ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 second over forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) should be less than 70%. It shows severity of airway obstruction .First technique is Chest physiotherapy, in which slow and gentle cupped hand slaps are given on effected lobe of lungs while second technique is lungs squeezing technique, in which 3-4 chest compressions are applied on the chest wall. The study design of this study will be |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Age 40\_60 yrs. old male * COPD diagnosed with GOLD guidelines stage 2 moderate to severe(14) * FEV1/ FVC ratio below 70% * No use of beta 2 receptor agonist or anticholinergic drugs at least 6 hours before attending the study Exclusion Criteria: * unstable cardiovascular diseases * SpO2 at rest below 88% * Active pulmonary Tuberculosis * Neurological disorders |
| Ages | 40 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Locations | Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan |
| Start date | 2024-01-15 |
| NCT ID | NCT06480435 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06480435 |