The Effect of Airway and Chest Wall Oscillation on Respiratory Functions in COPD Patients in Acute Exacerbation

Pursed Lips breathing exercise, Active Respiratory Techniques Cycle, Postural Drainage, Mobilization, Calisthenic Exercises, and Patient Education. Relaxation positions and energy conservation techniques were taught in Patient Education

"Pursed Lips breathing exercise, Active Respiratory Techniques Cycle, Postural Drainage, Mobilization, Calisthenic Exercises, and Patient Education. Relaxation positions and energy conservation techniques were taught in Patient Education~PEP training was applied using the Acapella device.~In addition, participants were subjected to two sessions of 10 minutes each with the Acapella device. In the study, the Acapella device, capable of sustaining expiratory flow of at least 15 L/min for 3 seconds, was activated by taking a deep breath, holding the breath for 2-3 seconds, and then exhaling into the device."

"Patients were provided with conventional exercises including Pursed Lips breathing exercise, Active Respiratory Techniques Cycle, Postural Drainage, Mobilization, Calisthenic Exercises, and Patient Education. Relaxation positions and energy conservation techniques were taught in Patient Education~In addition, participants will receive High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) therapy twice a day for 10 minutes each.~HFCWO training was applıed using the WEST device"