Physiotherapy for large airway collapse: an ABC approach

Abstract

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Pneumatic stenting in the surgical candidacy assessment for cough variant expiratory central airway collapse

“…In the setting of ECAC, displacement of EPP with increased resistance farthest from the EPP point develops collapsibility in the airway with lower intrapleural pressures. Wave speed theory describes a choke point when airflow and wave dispersion velocity match [ 7 , 8 ]. Furthermore, this decrease in cross-sectional area impairs mucociliary clearance, perpetuating the chronic inflammatory response [ 8 ].…”

“…Wave speed theory describes a choke point when airflow and wave dispersion velocity match [ 7 , 8 ]. Furthermore, this decrease in cross-sectional area impairs mucociliary clearance, perpetuating the chronic inflammatory response [ 8 ].…”

“…Exercise, as an ECAC exacerbation factor, has been previously reported in the literature; even so, the discussion has focused more on the diagnostic approach than on the management [ 3 , 7 , 8 ]. Since it was also a precipitating condition for cough in our patient, we decided to perform the CPAP pneumatic stent test trial during exercise.…”

Successful step-by-step diagnosis and management of expiratory central airway collapse

“…Current evidence proposes using initial noninvasive therapeutic workups such as CPAP or noninvasive ventilation to estimate the benefit of supporting airway patency [ 16 ]. Once the benefit is suggested, stents can be placed to maintain airway patency [ 17 ].…”

Effect of Physiotherapy Applications on Inflammatory Markers in Asthma Disease

“…Modern techniques; exercises include forced expiration, active respiratory cycle, autogenic drainage, assisted autogenic drainage, prolonged expiration, increased expiratory flow, total slow expiration with glottis open in lateral posture, and inspiratory controlled flow exercises [33]. In addition to clearing secretions in respiratory tract diseases, the positive contributions of exercise and breathing exercise are stated in increasing mucus viscosity and elasticity [21].…”