Percussion and breathing exercises for pneumonia recovery
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining chest percussion (gentle tapping on the chest) with deep breathing exercises helps clear mucus from the lungs in people aged 40-60 who have pneumonia. It may help you breathe easier and recover faster.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old
- You have been diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (a lung infection you got outside a hospital or nursing home)
- You are stable enough that your blood oxygen and breathing rate are within a safe range
- You do not have heart disease, a neurological condition like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, or any other serious lung problems
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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