Symptomatic Respiratory Physiotherapy Management Strategies for COVID-19 Patients

Abstract

The role of physiotherapy while dealing with the current pandemic of COVID 19 is by using various methods included as an adjuvant therapy such as- Deep breathing exercises, Bronchial hygiene techniques Permissive hypercapnia Iontophoresis with zinc ion (Zn2+), Diaphragmatic pacing, Active movement of extremities (lower and upper) Mechanical airway clearance and oscillating devices such as positive pressure devices, high-frequency chest oscillation, oral high-frequency chest oscillation, flutter device and Cornet devices along with NIV, HNFC, and COT. The benefit of these techniques and devices is to loosen the adhesion of mucus, reducing the load from mechanical ventilation and facilitate its transport from smaller to higher airways respectively. So that the mucus gets easily removed, improves in systemic & peripheral airflow, exchange in oxygen, and for maintaining lung hygiene in mild, moderate, and severe complications.