Combined Effects Of Autogenic Drainage and Segmental Breathing Techniques in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

To begin an autogenic drainage sit in a relaxed seated position with neck extended slightly. Blow patient's nose and huff, cough to clear your upper airways to mucus. This technique has three phases. Moving mucus from small airways (Unsticking), Moving mucus from small airways to medium sized airways(Collecting), Moving mucus from medium sized airways to large airways(Evacuation) Take in a deep breath. Hold the breath for three seconds. With some gentle force exhale all the air out of your lungs. Repeat three times. Do not cough untill after the third breath. Repeat sessions 3 times in a week for 4 almost weeks. Repeat the cycle untill you have cleared your lungs as much as possible, 20 and 45 minutes.

"To begin an autogenic drainage sit in a relaxed seated position with neck extended slightly.Blow ptient's nose and huff, cough to clear your upper airways to mucus.This technique has three phases. Moving mucus from small airways (Unsticking), Moving mucus from small airways to medium sized airways(Collecting), Moving mucus from medium sized airways to large airways(Evacuation) Take in a deep breath.Hold the breath for three seconds.With some gentle force exhale all the air out of your lungs. Repeat three times.Do not cough untill after the third breath.~Repeat sessions 3 times in a week for 4 almost weeks. Repeat the cycle untill you have cleared your lungs as much as possible, which should take between 20 and 45 minutes."