Chest Physiotherapy

Whether you’ve just been discharged from the hospital with a persistent cough or are struggling with a chest infection, we are here to help you recover — in our rooms, or right in the comfort of your own home. At Jade Cohen Physiotherapy, we offer specialized chest physiotherapy to support your respiratory health.

Initial Assessment:

Our service begins with a thorough assessment to understand your condition better. During this assessment, we will:

• Listen to your lungs: Using a stethoscope, we will check for any abnormal sounds that may indicate fluid or congestion.

• Monitor oxygen levels: A pulse oximeter will be used to measure your oxygen saturation, ensuring your body is receiving adequate oxygen.

• Evaluate lung expansion: We will assess how well your lungs are expanding, identifying any areas of concern.

Personalized Treatment Plans:

Based on our findings, we will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. This may include a variety of techniques designed to improve your lung function and aid in recovery:

Nebulization Therapy

Depending on your condition, we may use a nebulizer to administer saline for humidification or medication to thin phlegm, or open up the airways, helping to clear your airways effectively.

Percussion Therapy

This involves gentle clapping on different areas of your chest wall to help mobilize phlegm from the lung lobes. This technique promotes drainage and facilitates easier breathing.

Breathing Exercises

We will guide you through specific exercises aimed at improving lung volumes and loosening phlegm. These exercises are essential for enhancing your respiratory function.

Use of Incentive Spirometer or Flutter Devices

If necessary, we may introduce equipment like an incentive spirometer. This tool encourages deep breathing, helping to expand your lungs and prevent complications. A flutter device helps loosen phlegm even further, to aid getting it out.

Proven Benefits

Chest physiotherapy has been proven to be extremely beneficial and effective in managing respiratory conditions such as COPD, pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, bronchiectasis, COVID-19, general flu and more. By improving lung function and facilitating the clearance of phlegm, we can help enhance your overall well-being and speed up your recovery process. This treatment can be done in our rooms, or if you are feeling unwell and not wanting to leave your home, we can do home visits. Contact Jade on WhatsApp to make an appointment.