My thoracic surgeon has referred me for Physio for techniques to help with cough etc, also he mentioned am acapello. Can anyone advise?

[gleaved]

I have bronchectasis in right lung.

[happyfeet59]

I use 'active cycle of breathing' with some 'percussion' when I feel I need it, and I also use the acapella. I find it easy to use and very effective. I tried the flutter but found it frustrating to use as you need to hold it in a particular way for it to work. The physios are wonderful people and very helpful. I have had bronchiectasis for 60yrs and have known many, many physios who have seen me through many difficult times.

[Puffthemagicdragon]

I use a flutter. Care of the NHS so don't spend lots of money buying one.

[Hidden]

I expect your physio will explain how to use the acapella, but here is a pdf document you may find useful, its titled :

'using your acapella' produced by Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Click link below for the guide:

papworthhospital.nhs.uk/doc...

[gleaved]

Thanks so much everyone. I will research.

[skinnylizzy59]

Hi Gleaved, I use a flutter valve supplied by Papworth Hospital (wonderful place). I know it can take some trial and error to get the positioning just right to make it 'flutter' but when you do get it right you can feel the benefit in your lungs. Do you do 9 short breaths and one long one? I do and then I do 5 deep and long at the end. Keep persevering and good luck. Lizzy.

[helingmic]

Hi gleave,

I use the Active Cycle of Breathing Technique, ACBT, and a flutter.

Ask your physio how to use all this without developing pain in teh chest. I did when I was "huffing" and coughing up. I had to ease up a bit and take pain killers and put some Ibuprofen gel where it hurt. It has gone better. Be cautious, lung muscles may be strained by coughing up!