How to clear phlegm from your chest | Active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT)

ACBT is one way to help clear sputum from your chest. It is a set of breathing exercises that loosens and moves sputum from your airways. The technique consists of breathing control, deep breathing and huffing. These are repeated in a cycle until your chest feels clear. You can carry out ACBT when either sitting or lying down.
0:00 Intro
0:36 Active cycle of breathing technique
0:53 Breathing control exercise
1:12 Deep breathing exercise
2:20 Huffing exercise
3:06 Summary
Medical Disclaimer:
Always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any exercise programme. This information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare professional to design an appropriate exercise plan. If you experience any pain or difficulty with these exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider.
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[@IreneWong-f7y]

Thank you for much for making the video and the clear instruction given. It really helps a lot!

[@TrishDeLuca]

Great video and it works!! I felt it as soon as I took my 3rd deep breath and out it came.

[@momentswithyahya4239]

Thank you so much! Yes lung phlegm is extremely stubborn. I had Covid and pneumonia. Two months later the cough is worse than ever. I will try this

[@basketb1]

Thank you! This is very helpful!!!

[@raviashwin9984]

NHS doing a great service of advancing the health of the human race globally. Always great health resources from for any medical condition.

[@Emansa259]

I watched this video after my consultant advise! Honestly, found it very helpful👍 I can sleep comfortably now, thank you for sharing :) + thanks dr. Fahad

[@GrandeAmericano]

Thank you! This is a GREAT technique for clearing mucous.

[@UserChris21]

Amazing ❤

[@cherylwilliams4245]

So very helpful for those of us who are struggling with mucous build up in the lungs. Can I ask if you would recommend NAC for helping with this? Thanks for reading

[@paulgastardo]

Very informative video - nice, clear instructions :D

[@UCLH]

Glad it was helpful!

[@igweogba6774]

Thank you for this

[@alanstolier1]

I am a physician in the US and I enjoyed your presentation very much. I do find that while I am doing my quiet breathing in preparation for deep breathing many times I get secretions which can easily be brought up by Huff coughing. Is bits unusual?BTW dos part of training at three Hammersmith in shepherds bush. Again, congratulations on your excellent video demonstration.

[@mohammedabuzaid7288]

Great video

[@smithy4121]

Thank you can I ask I'm also Asthmatic (it's been severe enough for a 999 call and a 2nd raced trip to a&e when I was admitted. My asthma nurse has suggested this as I have mild pneumonia. My asthma is more stable now as I wasn't capable of a deep breath before (I'm back on steroids). If this feels like it's setting my asthma off should I stop for a few hours till it's calmed down. Or take my inhaler let it calm for a few mins and then start again? I obviously want this stuff gone off my chest and I really struggle to bring it up.

[@michaellovell4390]

Thanks helps my copd

[@zpstudentsactivities3259]

Wonderful mam❤

[@dianeserafino3174]

wow it works thank you

[@zpstudentsactivities3259]

Tnx mam😊

[@fortifiedmentality8067]

I can bring the phlegm up into the back of my throat alright.. the problem I have is getting it from the back to the front to spit it out. I always end up swallowing it again. 🤢

[@dee1757]

Drinking alot of water will probably help make is less thick.

[@worldthisweek3534]

Very helpful video.

[@UCLH]

Glad it was helpful!