Nord Med. 1991;106(5):157-9.

[Physiotherapy and mask treatment of chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive lung disease].

Nordisk medicin

[Article in Danish]
H R Christensen, K Viskum, J P Kampmann

PMID: 2047238

Abstract

The literature concerning traditional chest physiotherapy (postural drainage, percussion, vibration, breathing exercises), treatments with masks (CPAP, IPPB, RMT, PEP, PEEP) and general physical training in the treatment of chronic bronchitis is reviewed. The mucociliary clearance is increased after postural drainage, cough, forced expiratory manoeuvres and general physical training, but the influence of this upon the course of the disease is unknown. Chest physiotherapy in the treatment of patients admitted due to acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis seems of no help. The use of face masks in this population has only been subject to limited investigation, but results from controlled trials do not indicate any favourable effect. In contrast general physical training seems to increase physical endurance and decrease dyspnoea. Specific rehabilitation programmes comprising psychological assistance, cessation of smoking and general physical training seem promising.

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MeSH terms

• Bronchitis / therapy
• Chronic Disease
• Exercise Therapy
• Humans
• Lung Diseases, Obstructive / therapy
• Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / methods
• Physical Therapy Modalities / methods
• Positive-Pressure Respiration / methods

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• English Abstract
• Journal Article
• Review

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