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Maximal expiratory flows after postural drainage.

J Feldman, G A Traver, L M Taussig

    The American Review of Respiratory Disease
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    Postural drainage with coughing significantly improved low lung volume airflow in cystic fibrosis and chronic bronchitis patients. While high lung volume changes varied, overall ventilatory function showed acute gains.

    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Respiratory Physiology

    Background:

    • Maximal expiratory flow-volume (MEFV) curves are crucial for assessing ventilatory function.
    • Postural drainage is a technique used to aid mucus clearance and improve breathing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the acute efficacy of postural drainage in enhancing ventilatory function.
    • To compare the effects of postural drainage on MEFV parameters in cystic fibrosis and chronic bronchitis patients.

    Main Methods:

    • MEFV curves were recorded before and at 5, 15, and 45 minutes after a 30-minute postural drainage session.
    • The session included percussion, vibration, and coughing techniques.
    • Data were analyzed for 9 cystic fibrosis and 10 chronic bronchitis subjects.

    Main Results:

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    • Overall, forced vital capacity (FVC) significantly increased 45 minutes post-drainage.
    • Cystic fibrosis subjects showed improved peak expiratory flow and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) at all intervals.
    • Chronic bronchitis subjects experienced transient decreases in peak expiratory flow, with FEV1 showing no significant change.

    Conclusions:

    • Postural drainage combined with coughing effectively improves low lung volume airflow in both cystic fibrosis and chronic bronchitis.
    • Acute improvements in high lung volume airflow were less consistent across patient groups.