Effects of postural drainage, incorporating the forced expiration technique, on pulmonary function in cystic fibrosis

B A Webber; J L Hofmeyr; M D Morgan; M E Hodson

doi:10.1016/0007-0971(86)90088-4

Effects of postural drainage, incorporating the forced expiration technique, on pulmonary function in cystic fibrosis

Br J Dis Chest. 1986 Oct;80(4):353-9. doi: 10.1016/0007-0971(86)90088-4.

Authors

B A Webber, J L Hofmeyr, M D Morgan, M E Hodson

PMID: 3620322
DOI: 10.1016/0007-0971(86)90088-4

Abstract

Detailed pulmonary function tests were performed on 12 patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) before and after 3 days treatment with postural drainage incorporating the forced expiration technique. The results following treatment showed a statistically significant improvement in FEV1 (P less than 0.001), FVC (P less than 0.001), PEFR(P less than 0.001), PIFR (P less than 0.001), and VEmax50 (P less than 0.025). The study demonstrates objective benefit from this form of physiotherapy in cystic fibrosis patients with copious bronchial secretions.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Cystic Fibrosis / physiopathology
Cystic Fibrosis / therapy*
Drainage
Female
Humans
Lung / physiopathology
Male
Physical Therapy Modalities*
Posture
Respiratory Function Tests