Breathing exercises with real-time lung imaging for recovery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special breathing exercise device (called Acapella) can improve how well your lungs distribute air, when guided by a real-time imaging technique. It may help you recover from critical illness by improving your breathing efficiency.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older
- You are recovering from a serious illness that required intensive care
- You are awake, alert, and can follow simple instructions
- Your breathing is stable and you only need low-flow oxygen or steady breathing support
- You are not having serious heart rhythm problems, bleeding from your lungs, or an untreated collapsed lung
- You are willing to give written permission to join the study
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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