Airway Clearance

What is airway clearance?
Airway Clearance (also known as chest physiotherapy) plays an essential role in the management of chronic lung diseases (e.g., COPD and bronchiectasis) and individuals recovering from respiratory illnesses or major surgery. It encompasses a variety of techniques to remove excess mucus and secretions from the lungs, including:
- Breathing exercises
- Positioning and postural drainage
- Manual techniques
- Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) devices
- Nebuliser therapy
Benefits of Airway Clearance
Clearing excess mucus and secretions from your lungs will help to:
- Ease symptoms: Reduces breathlessness, chest tightness and persistent coughing
- Reduce complications: Lower risk of exacerbations, chest infections and hospital admissions
- Improve lung function: Reduce airway obstruction leading to improved oxygenation and lung capacity
- Increase exercise tolerance: Greater ease and comfort when engaging in physical activities
- Enhance quality of life: Improves physical, emotional, and social well-being.
How We Can Help
At Heart & Lung Physio, we will guide you through a tailored treatment plan, providing you with the support and strategies you need to take control of your respiratory health.
Comprehensive Assessment: We begin by conducting a thorough assessment to understand the extent of your symptoms and their impact on your daily life.
Personalised Treatment: We design a tailored treatment plan that focuses your specific needs, symptoms and severity of your condition.
Self-management Strategies: We provide you with self-management strategies, empowering you to take an active role in your respiratory health.
Continuous Support: We guide you through your treatment plan, monitoring your progress, and adapting treatments as necessary to ensure the best possible outcomes.