Physiotherapy teaches the patient that modern medicine and aggressive treatment aren't the only options available. It has been demonstrated that physiotherapy is useful in the diagnosis, treatment, and analysis of illnesses, whether they are acute or chronic. Physiotherapy promotes health and well-being and prevents injuries.
Many people are affected by asthma, most of them children. This inflammatory condition causes the airway to become hyperresponsive. Coughing, breathing issues, and tightness in the chest area result from this. Given that humans rely heavily on our airways and oxygen to survive, coping with it can be challenging. Physiotherapists have demonstrated success in such circumstances.
The main goals of asthma treatment are to manage serious asthma attacks and maintain healthy lung function. Many patients with asthmatic illnesses have benefited from physical therapy. The patients have benefited from the physical therapists' guidance on how to manage any physical side effects that the illnesses may have. For asthmatics, it is crucial that the patient's breathing is properly supervised by the physiotherapists. Numerous physiotherapists report that altering their breathing pattern has improved their sense of control and comfort. It has been proven that doing this stops any symptoms from escalating.
Patients with asthma can benefit from physiotherapy in a variety of ways. The patient's cough is the main focus of their treatment. Likewise, there are other practices that could clear mucus. They will help you comprehend how to use an inhaler and its significance, display a variety of exercises, and give people the tools they need to handle every asthma episode.
To mobilize the secretions into the central airways, for instance, a variety of procedures including percussion, vibrations, and shaking techniques are used. Mobilized secretions are eliminated by the use of postural drainage, suctioning, and coughing procedures. Additionally employed for this are active breathing cycles and autogenic discharge (Physiomobility, 2022).
Physiotherapists suggest that during an asthma episode, the patient should be in the tripod position. The hands should both have a wide base on the ground, and the neck should be extended forward. It alleviates respiratory problems. Exercises that involve chest expansion also enhance oxygenation and air dispersion.