Breathing exercises for COPD patients after heart bypass surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a device called a Flutter to standard chest physical therapy can improve your breathing and lung function after heart bypass surgery. It may help you recover better if you have mild to moderate COPD.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 70 years old
- You have mild to moderate COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- You are scheduled for elective (planned, not emergency) heart bypass surgery
- You are expected to be off the breathing tube and stable within 24 to 72 hours after surgery
- You are able to follow instructions and provide consent
- You do not have severe COPD, other lung diseases, or conditions that prevent using positive pressure breathing devices
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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