What conditions do Chest Physiotherapy treat?
Chest Physiotherapy treats the following respiratory conditions: • bronchiectasis; • chronic and less chronic asthma; • emphysema; • chronic bronchitis (COPD) • hyperventilation syndrome and breathing pattern disorders; • pulmonary fibrosis; and • interstitial lung disease. What treatments are offered? Advice and education will be key components of your treatment in order to ensure that you are able to continue to manage your condition independently. Treatment will be guided by the problems identified during your assessment, and may include: • pulmonary rehabilitation; • education about conditions; • chest clearance techniques; • breathlessness management; • postural drainage; • exercise; • relaxation; • breathing retraining; • lifestyle management; • advice on diet and sleep; and • stretches and advice on posture. How many times will I need to be seen? As a guide, it will be recommended that, where appropriate, most patients with COPD will be offered the chance to participate in pulmo
