Physiotherapy is a necessary component in the treatment of cystic fibrosis

To cleanse the bronchial tree of viscous sputum in cystic fibrosis, physical methods of sputum evacuation are necessarily used. First of all, for newborns and children under 3 years of age, after inhalation procedures, it is recommended to perform chest drainage massages.

After three years, you can use respiratory gymnastics, drainage massages on a fitball and jumping on a trampoline. These procedures should be performed twice, three times a day, after each inhalation procedure, preferably with a mucolytic drug. Additional importance is given to exercises with positive pressure during exhalation using a special mask or flutter, but this method has contraindications – this is an exacerbation of pulmonary infections, emphysema, hemoptysis.

Physical exercises, sports are necessary for older children and adults, when they are performed, sputum evacuation occurs and respiratory function improves. But you need to be careful when choosing sports sections, avoid power sports, where there is a risk of blows to the chest.

The main task of physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis, first of all, is the prevention of pulmonary complications of the disease, namely, by regularly evacuating sputum stagnation in the bronchi, you can prevent the formation of conditions for the colonization of dangerous bacteria in the respiratory tract.

The physiotherapy methods listed above help patients with cystic fibrosis to maintain lung function for as long as possible, be physically active, feel good and improve the overall quality of life.