Prevention (all patients):
Respiratory long term condition management prevention of chest clearance issues needing further intervention:
- Hydration
- Smoking cessation
- Keep active (Asthma and Lung UK Keep Active videos.)
Mucolytics (criteria based):
See the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Remedy Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) guidelines. This is available on the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Remedy page.
Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques (ACBT)
Leaflets:
- Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care (ACPRC) The Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques (ACBT) leaflet available on the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care patient information page.
Videos:
- Sirona Respiratory Team ACBT video
- Cambridge University Hospitals Airway clearance: active cycle of breathing technique (leaflet with video QR code at the bottom.)
OPEP (Oscillating positive airways pressure device)
Leaflets:
- Contact Trudell for hard copies of any of the Aerobika patient resources and information leaflets. Trudell can also provide hard copies of the Asthma and Lung UK Bronchiectasis management plan leaflet.
- If you require a patient information leaflet whilst awaiting a delivery of Trudell resources, then go to the Trudell Medical UK Limited AEROBIKA* OPEP Device leaflet page. Scroll down and click ‘How to Use’ tab. Copy / paste to a word document and print out for patient.
