An Early Comprehensive Physiotherapy Approach towards Reconditioning of Patient with Empyema Thoracis: A Case Study

Abstract

Pulmonary tuberculosis is considered among the most common air-borne respiratory disease. TB is found almost all over the globe but it is also curable and preventable. However, it frequently has several negative consequences on the lung, which affects the patient's exercise tolerance capacity, everyday activities, and, ultimately, quality of life. The PTB is frequently associated with various subsequent problems. Few of which are presented in this case, along with their management. The current case involves a 36-year-old girl who had a history of pulmonary tuberculosis and was re-diagnosed with it, albeit with difficulties. She initially suffered pleural effusion, for which therapeutic tapping was performed, but it later progressed to empyema thoracis. She underwent thoracocentesis, which involved draining the fluid and breaking the fibrous septations, followed by the insertion of ICD drainage. Medical management was successful, but to return the patient to her normal daily routine activities without any signs of dyspnea or fatigue, a comprehensive rehabilitation program incorporating various respiratory techniques was devised, which proved to be an effective protocol in improving the patient's respiratory condition.

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