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A Murine Model of Cervical Spinal Cord Injury to Study Post-lesional Respiratory Neuroplasticity
Published on: May 28, 2014
Effects of glossopharyngeal insufflation on pulmonary function in cervical cord injury patients
Akanksha Sharma1, Shambhovi Mitra2, Vijay Dutta3
1ISIC Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, India. akankshasharma1097@gmail.com.
Study Design:
Quasi experimental.
Objective:
To evaluate the effect of glossopharyngeal insufflation on pulmonary function in cervical cord injury.
Setting:
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, India.
Methods:
Thirty-one cervical cord injured (ISNCSCI A and B) subjects received respiratory rehabilitation for 4 weeks, with the experimental group performing glossopharyngeal insufflation along with respiratory rehabilitation. The groups were assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks for pulmonary function test, chest expansion, dyspnea, and chest tightness.
Results:
Significant differences were observed in IVC, IC, FVC, FEV1, MEF 75%, PEF, tidal volume, chest expansion, dyspnea, and chest tightness (p < 0.05).
Conclusion:
Glossopharyngeal insufflation is a technique that can be used to improve the respiratory function after cervical cord injury.
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