Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy for Patients With Thoracic Neoplasms Undergoing Chest Surgery

Patients randomized to the experimental arm of the study will receive an AEROBIKA oscillating positive expiratory pressure device in addition to the standard pulmonary rehabilitation program. The patient will receive instructions pertaining to the use of the device during the first evaluation visit to the rehabilitation service and this information will be reinforced at each follow-up visit. The patient will receive a log book in order to record date and time of use to assess treatment compliance and an instructions and maintenance booklet will be handed out to ensure adequate use of the device.

"Educational ventilatory techniques will be explained in order to re-educate respiratory muscles and increase patient awareness regarding the importance of complying with the exercise schedule to improve muscular strength. Including:~Pre-surgical rehabilitation~* Directed ventilation~* Physical conditioning Post-surgical rehabilitation~* Diaphragmatic mobilization~* Thoracic expansion through incentive flow spirometry"