With the acceleration of the pace of modern life, people's lifestyles have changed a lot, resulting in more and more people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
COPD is a common chronic respiratory disease characterized by airway inflammation, airway restriction, and emphysema. In daily life, patients are prone to lung infections due to increased respiratory secretions, which can aggravate their condition.
Therefore, for COPD patients, the lungs*** are very important.
This article will focus on the role of expectoration training in the lungs** of COPD patients and the specific methods.
First of all, we need to understand what expectoration training is.
Expectoration training refers to a series of targeted methods to help patients expel sputum from the respiratory tract, reduce airway obstruction, improve ventilation function, and reduce the occurrence of lung infection.
Expectoration training is an important part of the lungs and has important clinical significance for patients with COPD.
So, how do you do expectoration training? Here are a few commonly used expectoration training methods:
Postural drainage: This is a very effective method of expectoration. Patients can take a variety of positions, such as prone position, lateral position, seat, etc., using gravity to help the sputum move from the lungs to the trachea. The specific operation method is to take a suitable position on the bed or floor, hold the back of the bed or chair with both hands, and cough vigorously several times to move the sputum from the lungs to the trachea. Then, hold this position for a while and allow the phlegm to continue moving towards the trachea. Do this 2-3 times a day for 10-15 minutes. Back percussion: This is a method of stimulating the patient's cough by tapping the back. The patient can sit in a chair with both hands clenched into fists on the waist, and the doctor or family member gently taps the patient's back with the palm of the hand, with moderate force, whichever the patient can bear. Attention should be paid to the rhythm and force when percussion, so that the patient feels comfortable and not painful. This method can help people cough up sputum and improve their breathing difficulties. Do this 2-3 times a day for 5-10 minutes. Chest tremor method: This is a method of causing phlegm to be expelled from the lungs through chest tremor. The patient can lie on the bed or on the floor with their hands clenched into fists on their chest, and then follow the instructions of the doctor or family members to perform chest tremor. Tremors should be accompanied by force and speed to cause regular chest vibrations. This method can help people cough up sputum and improve their breathing difficulties. Do this 2-3 times a day for 5-10 minutes. Effective cough exercise: This is a method of prompting phlegm to be expelled from the lungs by consciously coughing. Patients can perform effective coughing exercises under the guidance of a doctor, such as taking a deep breath and holding it for a few seconds, then coughing vigorously several times to cough out the sputum. This method can help people cough up sputum and improve their breathing difficulties. Do this 2-3 times a day for 10-15 minutes. In conclusion, expectoration training is an important part of the lungs of COPD patients.
Through the implementation of the above expectoration training methods, patients can be helped to discharge sputum, reduce airway obstruction, improve ventilation function, and reduce the occurrence of lung infection.
Therefore, COPD patients should pay attention to the implementation of expectoration training when performing lung *** to achieve better results.
At the same time, the patient's family and friends should also give care and support to help the patient overcome psychological barriers and actively cooperate**.
Only in this way can the quality of life of COPD patients be significantly improved and they can regain a healthy life.