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Postural Drainage

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Scarlett81

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Hi,

My midwife (and cf doc) suggested I ease back on the hefty coughing during pt b/c it can weaken the cervix and can lead to preterm labor. Esp coughing while seated-b/c that puts all the pressure down there. Now I do my huff coughing on all fours, on the floor.
I was also wondering if postural drainage would help. I remember they had me do it when I was younger. Does anyone do it and it really help? Any tips?
 
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Scarlett81

New member
Hi,

My midwife (and cf doc) suggested I ease back on the hefty coughing during pt b/c it can weaken the cervix and can lead to preterm labor. Esp coughing while seated-b/c that puts all the pressure down there. Now I do my huff coughing on all fours, on the floor.
I was also wondering if postural drainage would help. I remember they had me do it when I was younger. Does anyone do it and it really help? Any tips?
 
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Scarlett81

New member
Hi,

My midwife (and cf doc) suggested I ease back on the hefty coughing during pt b/c it can weaken the cervix and can lead to preterm labor. Esp coughing while seated-b/c that puts all the pressure down there. Now I do my huff coughing on all fours, on the floor.
I was also wondering if postural drainage would help. I remember they had me do it when I was younger. Does anyone do it and it really help? Any tips?
 
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NoExcuses

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if you mean manual CPT, ya, it's better than nothing for sure. it might be hard with a growing belly cuz you're supposed to say on your stomach so you can be hit on your back for 10 minutes. then you can lay on alternate sides for 5-10 minutes. since i grew boobs it's been hard to do the CPT on my chest...but you can always get hit below your boobs (lower front lungs) and above.

it's better than no CPT at all, that's for sure. but studies do show that you cough up more mucus with HFCC than manual CPT.
 
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NoExcuses

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if you mean manual CPT, ya, it's better than nothing for sure. it might be hard with a growing belly cuz you're supposed to say on your stomach so you can be hit on your back for 10 minutes. then you can lay on alternate sides for 5-10 minutes. since i grew boobs it's been hard to do the CPT on my chest...but you can always get hit below your boobs (lower front lungs) and above.

it's better than no CPT at all, that's for sure. but studies do show that you cough up more mucus with HFCC than manual CPT.
 
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NoExcuses

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if you mean manual CPT, ya, it's better than nothing for sure. it might be hard with a growing belly cuz you're supposed to say on your stomach so you can be hit on your back for 10 minutes. then you can lay on alternate sides for 5-10 minutes. since i grew boobs it's been hard to do the CPT on my chest...but you can always get hit below your boobs (lower front lungs) and above.

it's better than no CPT at all, that's for sure. but studies do show that you cough up more mucus with HFCC than manual CPT.
 
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Scarlett81

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No i don't mean manual cpt. I mean drainage-where after chest pt, you lay propped on pillows, either on alternating sides, or on your chest with your head down off the side of the bed, just "draining" your lungs out-they say it helps to get the last bits of mucus out after coughing with chest pt.
They used to do it to me when I was in pediatric care at the hosp and I remember my mom would have me lay there and drain for 10 mins after clapping too.
I'm just wondering if anyone does it and if it really helps.
 
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Scarlett81

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No i don't mean manual cpt. I mean drainage-where after chest pt, you lay propped on pillows, either on alternating sides, or on your chest with your head down off the side of the bed, just "draining" your lungs out-they say it helps to get the last bits of mucus out after coughing with chest pt.
They used to do it to me when I was in pediatric care at the hosp and I remember my mom would have me lay there and drain for 10 mins after clapping too.
I'm just wondering if anyone does it and if it really helps.
 
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Scarlett81

New member
No i don't mean manual cpt. I mean drainage-where after chest pt, you lay propped on pillows, either on alternating sides, or on your chest with your head down off the side of the bed, just "draining" your lungs out-they say it helps to get the last bits of mucus out after coughing with chest pt.
They used to do it to me when I was in pediatric care at the hosp and I remember my mom would have me lay there and drain for 10 mins after clapping too.
I'm just wondering if anyone does it and if it really helps.
 
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NoExcuses

New member
ya that's exactly what i'm talking about.

at least from my clinic postural drainage meant laying on pillows, and you said, tilting downwards and getting clapped on. this loosens the mucus and the gravity helps the sputum come up towards the mouth.
 
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NoExcuses

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ya that's exactly what i'm talking about.

at least from my clinic postural drainage meant laying on pillows, and you said, tilting downwards and getting clapped on. this loosens the mucus and the gravity helps the sputum come up towards the mouth.
 
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NoExcuses

New member
ya that's exactly what i'm talking about.

at least from my clinic postural drainage meant laying on pillows, and you said, tilting downwards and getting clapped on. this loosens the mucus and the gravity helps the sputum come up towards the mouth.
 
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Debi

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You can also do just postural drainage without the clapping, although obviously it won't jar loose as much mucus. But, if you cannot tolerate any CPT, the postural drainage is still recommended over doing nothing. The gravity will help mucus drain from the small airways into the larger ones and be more easily coughed up later when you are upright. It's sometimes used in cases of pleurisy or broken ribs when patients cannot have any type of CPT.
 
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Debi

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You can also do just postural drainage without the clapping, although obviously it won't jar loose as much mucus. But, if you cannot tolerate any CPT, the postural drainage is still recommended over doing nothing. The gravity will help mucus drain from the small airways into the larger ones and be more easily coughed up later when you are upright. It's sometimes used in cases of pleurisy or broken ribs when patients cannot have any type of CPT.
 
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Debi

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You can also do just postural drainage without the clapping, although obviously it won't jar loose as much mucus. But, if you cannot tolerate any CPT, the postural drainage is still recommended over doing nothing. The gravity will help mucus drain from the small airways into the larger ones and be more easily coughed up later when you are upright. It's sometimes used in cases of pleurisy or broken ribs when patients cannot have any type of CPT.
 
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Scarlett81

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Ok! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I'm not talking about clapping right now. I can tolerate clapping and my vest fine-what I'm trying to do is get more mucus out with less coughing, since it is the coughing that is weakening my cervix. So I can take as much clapping as I want, I just can't force myself to cough too hard.

What I was thinking was if I just did the draining part (after my vest is done), would it encourage more mucus to get out of me-thus getting mucus out easier without requiring me to cough as much to get it out.

Again-in my peds clinic, they propped me on pillows, on my side, back and stomach, and clapped me that way. Then after clapping was over, they'd do postural drainage only, leave the room and let me lay there "draining" more out for 10 minutes or so.

Is there anyone who still uses this drainage after their pt is over? From what I understand this is an old-school method-meaning the continuing to drain after clapping is over.
 
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Scarlett81

New member
Ok! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I'm not talking about clapping right now. I can tolerate clapping and my vest fine-what I'm trying to do is get more mucus out with less coughing, since it is the coughing that is weakening my cervix. So I can take as much clapping as I want, I just can't force myself to cough too hard.

What I was thinking was if I just did the draining part (after my vest is done), would it encourage more mucus to get out of me-thus getting mucus out easier without requiring me to cough as much to get it out.

Again-in my peds clinic, they propped me on pillows, on my side, back and stomach, and clapped me that way. Then after clapping was over, they'd do postural drainage only, leave the room and let me lay there "draining" more out for 10 minutes or so.

Is there anyone who still uses this drainage after their pt is over? From what I understand this is an old-school method-meaning the continuing to drain after clapping is over.
 
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Scarlett81

New member
Ok! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I'm not talking about clapping right now. I can tolerate clapping and my vest fine-what I'm trying to do is get more mucus out with less coughing, since it is the coughing that is weakening my cervix. So I can take as much clapping as I want, I just can't force myself to cough too hard.

What I was thinking was if I just did the draining part (after my vest is done), would it encourage more mucus to get out of me-thus getting mucus out easier without requiring me to cough as much to get it out.

Again-in my peds clinic, they propped me on pillows, on my side, back and stomach, and clapped me that way. Then after clapping was over, they'd do postural drainage only, leave the room and let me lay there "draining" more out for 10 minutes or so.

Is there anyone who still uses this drainage after their pt is over? From what I understand this is an old-school method-meaning the continuing to drain after clapping is over.
 
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JazzysMom

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I have done mine when I am sick. I have always done it before treatments at the hospital. It helps gives a boost. I didnt do it much when I was pregnant tho. I wasnt really "sick" tho so had no need. What I do is on my own. Its not part of what our CPT includes as you know......
 
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JazzysMom

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I have done mine when I am sick. I have always done it before treatments at the hospital. It helps gives a boost. I didnt do it much when I was pregnant tho. I wasnt really "sick" tho so had no need. What I do is on my own. Its not part of what our CPT includes as you know......
 
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