Comparative Effects of Blow Bottle and Acapella Along With Diaphragmatic Breathing in Patients With Pneumonia

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

50

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 15, 2024

Primary Completion Date

July 15, 2024

Study Completion Date

July 15, 2024

Conditions
Pneumonia
Interventions
OTHER

Blow Bottle technique

Patients sit at a table with comfortable position Hold the bottle with one hand and the tube with the other Put the tube in mouth by holding lips firmly Breath in through nose and out through mouth Blowing enough water is bubbled Short Breaks for 2 to 3 mints When mucus rises up get out of it by coughing or huffing

OTHER

Acapella along with Diaphragmatic Breathing

Device which uses a counter weighted plug and magnet to create airway oscillations Acapella combines the effects of PEP therapy and airway vibrations and mobilize to clear pulmonary secretions Facilitates opening of airways in patients with lung disease. Patients instructions to close the mouth piece making surety to no leakage of air. Take a long breath in nose and blow out through the Acapella ,feel vibrations on chest. Duration of performing this technique 3 days a week for 20 mints per day, 4 weeks regular

Trial Locations (1)

54000

RECRUITING

Jinnah hospital Lahore, Lahore

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Riphah International University

OTHER