Airway Clearance Techniques (ACTs)

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  • čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
  • See how different airway clearance techniques work to help you clear the thick, sticky mucus from your lungs.
    www.cff.org/managing-cf/airwa...

Komentáře • 70

  • @jonnunya2601
    @jonnunya2601 Před 4 lety +58

    I tried the first basic technique. Before I was raspy, shortness of breath with spo2 95%. It worked amazing first try, I was able to remove some mucus. I'm no longer raspy with shortness of breath and my spo2 went up to 98% 👍👍👍 Thank you so much for this video.

  • @rodneyjweltham150
    @rodneyjweltham150 Před 3 lety +7

    Excellent video. Certainly a lot cheaper than buying all of those plastic devices on the market.

  • @joshua6168
    @joshua6168 Před 5 lety +20

    Thank-you from a respiratory therapist this was a great refresher to some seldom used ACT but still effective for many with an ineffective cough.

  • @dummlott
    @dummlott Před rokem

    I cant thank you enough, ive been struggeling with breathing for almsot 2 years now we never knew the cause
    I took my first deep breath in years which i accually felt.
    Thank you, thank you so so much.

  • @mridulthakur7005
    @mridulthakur7005 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the video.....it really works❤️❤️❤️

  • @thinkingaboutcicadas
    @thinkingaboutcicadas Před 5 lety +26

    I don’t have CF but I have a lot of mucus in my lungs thank you so much for this video

    • @mahmoudahmed3546
      @mahmoudahmed3546 Před 4 lety +1

      I do too, when coughing my throat hurts just like ice swallow pain

  • @ronsouther
    @ronsouther Před 3 lety +2

    👍🏼👍🏼
    Also get the BreatheEasy Lung Exerciser to quickly tone breathing muscles and open airways.

  • @Mairi..
    @Mairi.. Před 8 měsíci

    This is an excellent video!

  • @physioassist539
    @physioassist539 Před rokem +2

    👋Simeox delivers during exhalation a specific pneumatic vibratory signal, developed following several years of research, capable of liquefying mucus in less than 2 seconds. And this is fatigue-free, can be use in autonomy and at home.💬

  • @IhabHabbak
    @IhabHabbak Před 2 měsíci

    great video presentation, thanks

  • @o.m9514
    @o.m9514 Před 2 lety

    Thank you.

  • @ayudiahmayasari1182
    @ayudiahmayasari1182 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks

  • @lucillehughes6180
    @lucillehughes6180 Před 6 lety +9

    Would like to see the Vibralung added to this video. It is an intrapulmonary acoustic airway clearance device, that uses sound waves to mobilize mucus, and also open and relax the airways. It is safe, gentle, and highly effective. It is fairly new. A patient can also nebulize during the treatments which typically are 12-15 minutes 2-3 times a day.

  • @catherinekennedy7731
    @catherinekennedy7731 Před rokem +3

    I have bronchiectasis and use most of these techniques daily two to three times a day. These have been lifesavers for me! Thank You Lord for making me aware of these and for providing my willingness to perform them daily. I am blessed! Amen!

    • @anhumahmed61
      @anhumahmed61 Před rokem +1

      How long did your bronchitis take to go?? Ive had it 2 weeks and worried as I can hear my chest crackling still😬

    • @catherinekennedy7731
      @catherinekennedy7731 Před rokem +1

      @@anhumahmed61 I do not have bronchitis. I have bronchiectasis. Have you seen your medical physician?

    • @anhumahmed61
      @anhumahmed61 Před rokem

      @@catherinekennedy7731 too scared too!

  • @learnovate3063
    @learnovate3063 Před 4 lety +1

    Good Technique

  • @prajwalpp123
    @prajwalpp123 Před 4 lety +21

    The active cycle of breathing technique, huffing, autogenic drainage are the same as the practices of pranayama called kumbhaka, bhastrika, anulom vilom and kapal bhati.. the age old airway clearance techniques from the Indian yogic tradition..

    • @gournilsawant7659
      @gournilsawant7659 Před 2 lety

      Should this be done in morning?

    • @Techandhype
      @Techandhype Před 2 lety +1

      I did it everyday it makes lung stronger I have cf. Huffing is nothing compared to kapalbharti and bastikar these 2 method are on top

    • @kaypendergast5676
      @kaypendergast5676 Před rokem

      ​. Would love to know exactly what you are doing....

  • @amoira7295
    @amoira7295 Před 3 lety +2

    Omg thank you

  • @eduardolentini5727
    @eduardolentini5727 Před 6 lety +7

    Really useful. Could I have an Spanish version? E. Lentini M.D. (CF center Mendoza-Argentina)

  • @mahmoudahmed3546
    @mahmoudahmed3546 Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks so much for this video, are these respitory tools available in pharmacy, or is it given in hospitals only?

    • @annekennedy2568
      @annekennedy2568 Před 3 lety +1

      I’m just a viewer but I got my Aerobika from Amazon and eBay ( that was cheaper). I think you hav3 to get the vest through your doctor and your insurance has to approve. My doctor requested it, but insurance has not approved. Good luck!

    • @jessicah3450
      @jessicah3450 Před 2 lety +1

      Usually from Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers.

  • @AndyBoy1952
    @AndyBoy1952 Před 4 lety +28

    Is there potential to use ACT to prevent or treat the progression of respiratory problems due to Covid-19?

    • @sirprintalot
      @sirprintalot Před 4 lety +3

      Yes!

    • @AndyBoy1952
      @AndyBoy1952 Před 4 lety

      sirprintalot Any more on that?

    • @ajamesjoe
      @ajamesjoe Před 4 lety +4

      Don’t click sunny david’s link!!!!!!!

    • @ajamesjoe
      @ajamesjoe Před 4 lety +4

      @andrew Roberts he’s just trolling you.

    • @jessicah3450
      @jessicah3450 Před 2 lety +2

      Definitely, I have pulmonary fibrosis post-Covid, which is still causing inflammation and mucus plugs in my lungs. For active Covid, those still infected with the virus, they should go in a room away from others, because these techniques will produce the aerosol that contains the virus. This is for at home care just from personal experience, I didn't have to be hospitalized for my Covid-19. Opening windows and ventilating the house was very important.

  • @biswarupasinha4718
    @biswarupasinha4718 Před 4 lety +12

    Can asthmatic person do this ??

    • @jessicah3450
      @jessicah3450 Před 2 lety +1

      Sure! I use my albuterol inhaler about 10-15 minutes first to make sure my airways are very open.

  • @ridaallauddin5364
    @ridaallauddin5364 Před 5 měsíci

    in the start of video you have explained huffing technique only right? does it have 3 steps? because you kept on saying huffing!! please make that clear!!!

  • @godofrandom4645
    @godofrandom4645 Před 3 lety +3

    I’ve been having difficulties breathing for more than 2 weeks now. I feel like my airway in my chest is blocked, what can I do? Will this work?

  • @junelynn63
    @junelynn63 Před rokem

    Can this help COPD?

    • @CysticFibrosisFoundation
      @CysticFibrosisFoundation  Před rokem

      Hi June,
      Thank you for your message.
      Because they have more knowledge of your health and individual circumstances, we encourage you to discuss any questions regarding your care with your health care providers.

  • @rlnwvr
    @rlnwvr Před 4 lety +4

    why shouldn't i swallow it? (genuine question)

    • @ajamesjoe
      @ajamesjoe Před 4 lety +1

      rln wvr because it won’t be swallowed. It’ll just get stuck back in your airways.

    • @jessicah3450
      @jessicah3450 Před 2 lety +3

      It's full of bacteria and can upset your stomach.

    • @largemarge1603
      @largemarge1603 Před 2 lety

      @@jessicah3450
      Bacteria, virii, fungus, decaying tissue.
      Your stomach and liver are compromised along with your immune system, avoid further taxing a hyper-stimulated system.

  • @SO-ei1qv
    @SO-ei1qv Před 3 lety

    Why not swallow???

    • @largemarge1603
      @largemarge1603 Před 2 lety

      The material you cough up contains bacteria, virii, fungus, decaying tissue.
      Swallowing that muck taxes an already over-worked system.

  • @-mo_
    @-mo_ Před 2 lety

    i did huffing before i actually knew it what it was

  • @AWayOfLiving84
    @AWayOfLiving84 Před 11 měsíci

    Got to wait 11 days before I can see a doctor🤒

  • @alext8828
    @alext8828 Před 4 lety +2

    What difference does it make whether you inhale thru your nose or mouth?

    • @alext8828
      @alext8828 Před 4 lety +3

      @@user-ms1ie3jn1l Where does the nitric oxide come from?

    • @levelupgaming1442
      @levelupgaming1442 Před 4 lety

      Alex T the air

    • @jessicah3450
      @jessicah3450 Před 2 lety

      People tend to breath deeper into their lungs through their nose.

    • @shelbean4716
      @shelbean4716 Před 2 lety

      Breathing through the nose warms the air you are inhaling

    • @largemarge1603
      @largemarge1603 Před 2 lety +1

      Alex,
      As we learned in Second Grade biology, the nose warms and filters incoming air.
      And, in panic mode, we switch to mouth breathing... creating a nerve loop, more mouth breathing triggers more panic triggers more mouth breathing.

  • @rubabhashim4639
    @rubabhashim4639 Před 3 lety +1

    My saturation is dropped at 60

  • @largemarge1603
    @largemarge1603 Před 2 lety +2

    The key for me is avoiding mucus by::
    * avoiding mucus-causing foods.
    No grains nor dairy.
    No petroleum-based pesticides.
    No nightshade poisons -- potato, tomato, eggplant, the pepper family.
    I do best on Paleo Keto Primal.

  • @peterbooi534
    @peterbooi534 Před 3 lety

    You can't do this exercise with a mask on your face. Impossible!!!

    • @largemarge1603
      @largemarge1603 Před 2 lety

      Grow up.
      Dump the masks (aka 'face-masks').
      They have one purpose -- for hivers to virtue-signal.