Blow bottle and postural drainage for COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining a simple blow-bottle breathing exercise with postural drainage (lying in different positions to help clear mucus) can help people with moderate to severe COPD breathe better. It is designed for older adults who are stable and do not have other major health issues.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with moderate to severe COPD (a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe)
- You are between 40 and 60 years old
- You are generally stable (no recent serious health problems)
- You do not have type 2 diabetes, a serious heart condition, or a chest injury
- Your lung function tests show that your airways are not fully reversible
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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