Airway Clearance Techniques (ACTs)

[@jonnunya2601]

I tried the first basic technique. Before I was raspy, shortness of breath with spo2 95%. It worked amazing first try, I was able to remove some mucus. I'm no longer raspy with shortness of breath and my spo2 went up to 98% 👍👍👍 Thank you so much for this video.

[@joshua6168]

Thank-you from a respiratory therapist this was a great refresher to some seldom used ACT but still effective for many with an ineffective cough.

[@rodneyjweltham150]

Excellent video. Certainly a lot cheaper than buying all of those plastic devices on the market.

[@catherinekennedy7731]

I have bronchiectasis and use most of these techniques daily two to three times a day. These have been lifesavers for me! Thank You Lord for making me aware of these and for providing my willingness to perform them daily. I am blessed! Amen!

[@anhumahmed61]

How long did your bronchitis take to go?? Ive had it 2 weeks and worried as I can hear my chest crackling still😬

[@catherinekennedy7731]

@@anhumahmed61 I do not have bronchitis. I have bronchiectasis. Have you seen your medical physician?

[@anhumahmed61]

@@catherinekennedy7731 too scared too!

[@dummlott]

I cant thank you enough, ive been struggeling with breathing for almsot 2 years now we never knew the cause I took my first deep breath in years which i accually felt. Thank you, thank you so so much.

[@thinkingaboutcicadas]

I don’t have CF but I have a lot of mucus in my lungs thank you so much for this video

[@mahmoudahmed3546]

I do too, when coughing my throat hurts just like ice swallow pain

[@Mairi.2]

This is an excellent video!

[@lucillehughes6180]

Would like to see the Vibralung added to this video. It is an intrapulmonary acoustic airway clearance device, that uses sound waves to mobilize mucus, and also open and relax the airways. It is safe, gentle, and highly effective. It is fairly new. A patient can also nebulize during the treatments which typically are 12-15 minutes 2-3 times a day.

[@cossie15manx]

Are they available in the UK?

[@subspaceanomaly]

Yes more information please!

[@IhabHabbak]

great video presentation, thanks

[@mridulthakur7005]

Thanks for the video.....it really works❤️❤️❤️

[@physioassist539]

👋Simeox delivers during exhalation a specific pneumatic vibratory signal, developed following several years of research, capable of liquefying mucus in less than 2 seconds. And this is fatigue-free, can be use in autonomy and at home.💬

[@prajwalpp123]

The active cycle of breathing technique, huffing, autogenic drainage are the same as the practices of pranayama called kumbhaka, bhastrika, anulom vilom and kapal bhati.. the age old airway clearance techniques from the Indian yogic tradition..

[@gournilsawant7659]

Should this be done in morning?

[@Techandhype]

I did it everyday it makes lung stronger I have cf. Huffing is nothing compared to kapalbharti and bastikar these 2 method are on top

[@kaypendergast5676]

​. Would love to know exactly what you are doing....

[@ronsouther]

👍🏼👍🏼 Also get the BreatheEasy Lung Exerciser to quickly tone breathing muscles and open airways.

[@o.m9514]

Thank you.

[@AndyBoy1952]

Is there potential to use ACT to prevent or treat the progression of respiratory problems due to Covid-19?

[@sirprintalot]

Yes!

[@AndyBoy1952]

sirprintalot Any more on that?

[@ajamesjoe]

Don’t click sunny david’s link!!!!!!!

[@ajamesjoe]

@andrew Roberts he’s just trolling you.

[@jessicah3450]

Definitely, I have pulmonary fibrosis post-Covid, which is still causing inflammation and mucus plugs in my lungs. For active Covid, those still infected with the virus, they should go in a room away from others, because these techniques will produce the aerosol that contains the virus. This is for at home care just from personal experience, I didn't have to be hospitalized for my Covid-19. Opening windows and ventilating the house was very important.

[@eduardolentini5727]

Really useful. Could I have an Spanish version? E. Lentini M.D. (CF center Mendoza-Argentina)

[@biswarupasinha4718]

Can asthmatic person do this ??

[@jessicah3450]

Sure! I use my albuterol inhaler about 10-15 minutes first to make sure my airways are very open.

[@junelynn63]

Can this help COPD?

[@CysticFibrosisFoundation]

Hi June, Thank you for your message. Because they have more knowledge of your health and individual circumstances, we encourage you to discuss any questions regarding your care with your health care providers.

[@godofrandom4645]

I’ve been having difficulties breathing for more than 2 weeks now. I feel like my airway in my chest is blocked, what can I do? Will this work?

[@joyhobby5328]

better go to the ER

[@godofrandom4645]

@@joyhobby5328 ok thanks I will, 2 weeks later and still the same thing

[@imanidiotanyway6393]

@@godofrandom4645 what about now

[@mahmoudahmed3546]

Thanks so much for this video, are these respitory tools available in pharmacy, or is it given in hospitals only?

[@annekennedy2568]

I’m just a viewer but I got my Aerobika from Amazon and eBay ( that was cheaper). I think you hav3 to get the vest through your doctor and your insurance has to approve. My doctor requested it, but insurance has not approved. Good luck!

[@jessicah3450]

Usually from Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers.

[@learnovate3063]

Good Technique

[@ayudiahmayasari1182]

Thanks

[@amoira7295]

Omg thank you

[@rlnwvr]

why shouldn't i swallow it? (genuine question)

[@ajamesjoe]

rln wvr because it won’t be swallowed. It’ll just get stuck back in your airways.

[@jessicah3450]

It's full of bacteria and can upset your stomach.

[@largemarge1603]

@@jessicah3450 Bacteria, virii, fungus, decaying tissue. Your stomach and liver are compromised along with your immune system, avoid further taxing a hyper-stimulated system.

[@ridaallauddin5364]

in the start of video you have explained huffing technique only right? does it have 3 steps? because you kept on saying huffing!! please make that clear!!!

[@AWayOfLiving84]

Got to wait 11 days before I can see a doctor🤒

[@SO-ei1qv]

Why not swallow???

[@largemarge1603]

The material you cough up contains bacteria, virii, fungus, decaying tissue. Swallowing that muck taxes an already over-worked system.

[@alext8828]

What difference does it make whether you inhale thru your nose or mouth?

[@alext8828]

@@user-ms1ie3jn1l Where does the nitric oxide come from?

[@levelupgaming1442]

Alex T the air

[@jessicah3450]

People tend to breath deeper into their lungs through their nose.

[@shelbean4716]

Breathing through the nose warms the air you are inhaling

[@largemarge1603]

Alex, As we learned in Second Grade biology, the nose warms and filters incoming air. And, in panic mode, we switch to mouth breathing... creating a nerve loop, more mouth breathing triggers more panic triggers more mouth breathing.

[@-mo_]

i did huffing before i actually knew it what it was

[@rubabhashim4639]

My saturation is dropped at 60

[@jessicah3450]

Below 90 is a medical emergency for most people

[@rubabhashim4639]

@@jessicah3450 yes

[@unidentifiedbeing8149]

You should go to the hospital.

[@rubabhashim4639]

@@unidentifiedbeing8149 yes I admitted at hospital last month. Now I m lil bit OK.

[@largemarge1603]

Rubab, Your lips and gums are blue? You cannot stand without passing out?

[@largemarge1603]

The key for me is avoiding mucus by:: * avoiding mucus-causing foods. No grains nor dairy. No petroleum-based pesticides. No nightshade poisons -- potato, tomato, eggplant, the pepper family. I do best on Paleo Keto Primal.

[@peterbooi534]

You can't do this exercise with a mask on your face. Impossible!!!

[@largemarge1603]

Grow up. Dump the masks (aka 'face-masks'). They have one purpose -- for hivers to virtue-signal.