Evaluating and comparing the level of efficacy of active cycle of breathing technique versus conventional physiotherapy in chest clearence in chronic bronchitis patients

Background and Purpose: Obstructive airways diseases typically present with dyspnoea, cough and wheeze and defined by a reduce FEV1, and PEFR and accumulation of sputum in the lungs. Sputum clearance and improve pulmonary function test is prime importance in the patients with chronic bronchitis. ACBT has been used to treat the patients with tenacious sputum and also conventional chest physiotherapy for sputum clearance compares the effect of both treatments on pulmonary functions and sputum clearance. The purpose of the study was to compare the efficacy of Active cycle of breathing technique and Conventional chest physiotherapy in patients with chronic bronchitis. Methods: Thirty male and female patients with chronic bronchitis patients were trained and randomly assigned into two groups and apply each treatment three times in a week. The experiment was conducted at their places. Following FEVI, PEFR, CHEST X-RAYS dependent variables were measured on base line and after completion of study. Conclusion: The result of the study revealed that there are significant differences in FEV1, PEFR and X-RAYS READINGS between the groups.