chest physiotheraphy

Hi

Has anyone been to chest physiotheraphy? What exactly happens as a result does this drastically help with asthma?

I'm thinking to ask for a referral from the hospital appointment I have coming up, can this be done under the NHS?

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Hi,

I had this, and it did help a little from day to day but when in a attack, it has helped greatly, I now know how to control my breathing better when my chest is tight, so I would recommend it!

Lindsay

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Hi lindsay, thanks for letting me know I'm googling for anything that might help me and stop the deterioration process!

Its either nag my doctors again for this referral or try a salt cave in the meantime! Thanks s

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I was taught the ACBT physiotherapy technique for whne I have a chest infection which I find really helpful. Also use saline nebs to break the rubbish down and a flutter valve to help loosen the stuff thats there.

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I have it as part of my package and they are pretty good! They seem to help with settling me when I am coming out of an attack rather than when I am in it full blown. If you ask your resp consultant or resp nurse they can put you on to them

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slightly unrelated question - but i've had a brain wave mid depression mode!

does anyone know of any asthma retreat places. I mean like say the weight loss camps that are available. I had a brilliant idea pop into my head and started googling to see if this exists and it doesnt. How has no one created an asthma retreat or a leisure facility that offers this - can you imagine how much money that could generate? Does a retreat place exist like the weight loss place the nearest thing i found was the karuna detox holiday (karunadetox.com) there has to be one in the UK?

See i spoke to my gp (not seen the consultant yet) about chest physiotherapy he said that sound brilliant but that this is best done via nhs/medical based area. Only place I see is private gyms and that sounds bad for me and my mulitple chest issues!

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I've just been refered so will let you know more once I've had the appointment.

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my last asthma nurse was meant to refer me to this, and as have changed doctors will be asking my asthma nurse on tuesday as told it would help me