Acute effects of manual breathing assist technique on lung volume and dyspnea in individuals with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A quasi-experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Manual breathing assist technique (MBAT) is a common physical therapy technique used to facilitate airway clearance and improve ventilation and oxygenation. The effects during and immediately after intervention in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are unknown. This study aimed to investigate the acute effects and potential mechanisms of MBAT on lung volume, dyspnea, and oxygenation in individuals with COPD.

Methods

This non-randomized quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test study included participants from pulmonary rehabilitation programs at Tagami Hospital (COPD group) and a community exercise program (Healthy group). During a single session, MBAT was applied during the expiration of every breath for 10 minutes. Dyspnea and lung volumes

SUBMITTER: Tanaka T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11365619 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature