Chest Physiotherapy: Benefits, Process & Treatment

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I would like to share our very positive feedback concerning your business partner Vinay Venugopal.

He has been nothing but diligent and efficient in organising PCR tests for the whole family on behalf of Portea. And this several times being particularly proactive in paving the way through the registration and payment processes of the company, smoothing the way out for us right form the start until we received our results.

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Virginie BARON
The physiotherapist behaved professionally and the service was good. Call center executives were also good at addressing my concerns Thank you Santosh You have honestly done your job here. I got the account into my account

Uttam Kumar Jha
Hello Mr. Parthasarathi,
I am very much delighted to thank you for your immediate response to sort out the problem and difficulty I was facing to get the Blood test reports due to some problem. First the reports sent to me were incomplete.
Then you come into this picture and you are able to listen carefully to the problems I was facing from morning.
With your personal efforts I was able to get the full and Complete Email blood reports.
Thank you for your timely help.
Best wishes.”

Mr. Sekaran & Mrs. Sita Lakshmi
I, Raghav Pant got tested positive for COVID 19 on the 19th of April. Post that I was admitted to the hospital for continuous dip in my saturation / oxygen levels. I was admitted for 9-10 days where I underwent treatment.

During the course of my treatment in the hospital I was introduced to Dr. Neeraj (Physiotherapist), with whom I had few physiotherapy sessions in the hospital. Dr. Neeraj is a highly professional doctor, he not only understood the need of the hour i.e. my treatment but also counselled and motivated me to get better , something I believe was more important than anything else at that time.

Through Portea I was fortunate enough to get Dr. Neeraj as my physiotherapist once I got discharged from the hospital. Both my mother and myself took 5 days of session with the Doctor and after 5 days our saturation level peaked to 97/98, all thanks to the dedication , motivation provided by Dr. Neeraj to my mother and myself who have now completely recovered.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Portea and Dr. Neeraj for helping us in our road to recovery post COVID 19.

Thank you
Raghav Pant

Raghav Pant
Dr. Neeraj
Dear Portea,
My dad really likes the physiotherapist. It’s made a big difference to his walk and well-being already.
Many thanks for this.

Kavitha Buggana

Dr YV Reddy :
I got my bloodwork done at Portea. The whole process was smooth and professional. My appointment was booked for 12 noon and the person came by 11:55am. They sanitized themselves and all the equipment was new and sealed. The blood draw was painless and fast. The whole process lasted just 5 mins. The next morning I received all my bloodwork via email. This is the most convenient and high quality experience of blood diagnostics I’ve had. Highly recommend to anybody and everybody! I will never visit a clinic for this again.

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chameli verma
Rakesh was excellent with the service and he was able to diagnose the problem very soon and gave the right treatment.
I was feeling better just after one session. Highly recommend him!

Chetan
Dr. Ritu was very helpful for my recovery post surgery. She has done a lot of effort to make me feel relaxed as well as energetic at the same time. After her session I am back to my job now. Thanks.

Shachi Bhavini

What Is Chest Physiotherapy?

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Chest physical therapy (CPT) is a technique for airway clearance in order to drain the lungs. The process generally includes percussion (clapping), vibration, breathing, and coughing or huffing.

Process of Chest Physiotherapy

While undergoing chest physical therapy, the patient gets in various positions to use gravity to drain mucus from the five lobes of the lungs. Every position of chest physiotherapy exercise is such that the larger part of the lung is facing downwards. When the process is combined with percussion, it is known as postural drainage and percussion (PD&P). A caregiver can be helpful in such case and can clap/vibrate the person’s chest to dislodge and send the mucus to the larger airways from where it can be coughed or taken out of the body.

Chest physiotherapy in child suffering cystic fibrosis can be done by parents if they are well trained. Although it is recommended to get it done by physiotherapists, respiratory therapists, care givers or nurses during home visits or in the hospital.

Other methods that could help clear airways include using specific controlled patterns of breathing and using low-frequency airway oscillation devices for mobilizing sputum. For all types of chest therapy, please ensure that it is done only after consultation from a doctor or certified practitioner.

In addition to CPT, Doctors could recommend one or more types of chest therapy to manage the condition. These treatments can vary depending on the disease type, the severity of the disease, medical history, patient’s age, and other factors. Additional Chest PT treatments may include:

Expectorant medicines to help in loosening lung secretions and make them more easy to cough up

Recommendation for Nebulizer to help moisten the secretions and open the airways

Suctioning to take out secretions that you are not able to cough out

How Long Does CPT Take?

In most cases, each treatment session can last between 20 to 40 minutes. It is advisable to do CPT before meals or two hours after eating, so that there are low chances of vomiting. Early mornings are usually recommended. The physiotherapist could increase the length of each CPT session and its frequency in a day if the person is feeling more congested or getting sick. The therapist can recommend what all positions are needed, how frequently and how long CPT should be done.

Making CPT Comfortable and Enjoyable

Before the session caregiver should talk to the patient and make him/her comfortable

Before starting, the patient should remove tight clothes, jewelry etc. Light and soft clothing, such as a cotton T-shirt, may be worn

The caregiver should also remove rings and any bulky body accessory, such as watches or bracelets

It is not recommended to do CPT on bare skin

Place few tissues or any tumbler nearby to cough out the mucus

The bed or place where the patient lies on should be at a convenient height for the caregiver

You can use pillows or sofa cushions for support or cribs with adjustable mattress heights

For pediatric chest physiotherapy, infants should be placed comfortably in caregiver’s lap with or without pillows

Why Do You Need a Physiotherapist?

Chest therapy should ideally be performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist; however, it is also possible for someone from your family to get trained. The physiotherapist can teach you to perform some basic therapies on your own. For conditions when complex movements and procedures like nebulizer and drug administration are required, hire a certified professional.

Physiotherapists are better trained, experienced and effective in giving a holistic chest physiotherapy. They ensure a seamless experience and help in better recovery.

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