Abstract: Bronchiectasis is characterized by an abnormal irreversible dilatation of the bronchi. It can be categorized according to radiographic and pathologic findings of airway obstruction and damage. A 48 year old male farmer by occupation was admitted to Intensive Care Unit of Pravara Rural Hospital 5 months back. The patient presented in the hospital with chief complaints of cough with expectoration associated with breathlessness and fever since 6 months. As per the investigations done in the hospital, the patient was diagnosed with cystic bronchiectasis. Outcome Measures PImax was assessed by Hand Held Pressure Manometer. Threshold Inspiratory Muscle Training was given as an intervention to the patient for mucus clearance. The intervention was given 5 days in a week for a period of 2 weeks. After 2 weeks of intervention, there was significant improvement in Maximal inspiratory pressure. This case report established the evidence for the use of Threshold Inspiratory Muscle Training.
Title: Effectiveness of Threshold Inspiratory Muscle Training on Cystic Bronchiectasis - A Case Report
Author: Dr. Karuna Kamble, Dr. Maria Lamuvel
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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