Comparison Of Blow Bottle Positive Expiratory Pressure (BBPEP) Versus Acapella Among Patient With Chronic Bronchitis

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

36

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 20, 2023

Primary Completion Date

December 1, 2023

Study Completion Date

December 10, 2023

Conditions
Chronic Bronchitis
Interventions
DEVICE

blow bottle positive expiratory pressure

Water was poured into a 1 L plastic container until it reached a 10 cm height. A 30 cm long tube was put into the water in the bottle, 8 cm deep. The participants were instructed to close their mouths around the tubing in the apparatus for three seconds to produce bubbles, do this for a total of 10 breaths, perform two huffs, then cough. Such exhalations were conducted in two sets of ten, with a five-minute pause in between. For each subject, a fresh, disposable tube and bottle were utilized,Because it is a homemade device and can be used with less equipment and with more ease at home . patient perform session three day per week for the duration of 8 weeks , each session last for 35-40 minutes.

DEVICE

acapella

"Make sure the frequency adjustment dial has been rotated counterclockwise to the lowest frequency-resistance setting before using the Acapella for the first time.On a chair, adopt a straight stance. maintaining a straight back and relaxing your elbows on a table. Now gradually tilt your head upward to maintain the opening of your upper airways.Inhale more deeply than you frequently do. Make sure your lips are encircling the mouthpiece, then blow into the device with a strong expiration.You should ideally blow out roughly twice as quickly as usual.For around ten breaths, keep going like this.Make careful to expel to clear the secretions from the airways after the final try. You can even conduct 2 to 3 huffs to improve secretion elimination when necessary.It should be noted that while using the device, you must be capable of exhale for a minimum of three to four seconds. patient perform session three day per week for the duration of 8 weeks , each session last for 35-40 minutes"

Trial Locations (1)

54000

Govt .Mian Meer Hospital, Lahore

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Riphah International University

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