Efficacy of lung boost device on pulmonary function and chest expansion in pleural effusion patient: a randomized control trial protocol

Abstract

Background: The respiratory system is consisting of alveoli, bronchioles, pleura etc. The pleura is the name for the layer of tissue that is thin covers every lung and folds to the back side and creates border of the cavity of chest. Pleural effusion medically is termed for an accumulation of fluid above the required amount in the pleural space. Firstly, while evaluating the subjects with effusion of pleura is to determine if it is an exudate or a transudate. The factors that are pathophysiological may be clinically significant and play role in differentiating trait of effusion of pleura -transudate vs. exudates-include oncotic pressure that is low, increase in pressure of pulmonary capillary, increased permeability, obstruction of lymphatic system, and lowered pressure between pleura. Aim: To find the efficacy of the lung boost device on pulmonary functions and chest expansion in pleural effusion patient. Methods: A total of 70 of participants with pleural effusion would be taken in the study and they are separated in two groups 35 participants in single group. Group A would be having lung boost device and group B would be treated with Conventional Physiotherapy program which will be included in both the groups. Treatment will last for two weeks with six sessions a week. Pre- and post-intervention pulmonary function test and chest expansion would be found out and would be sent for the analysis. Expected results: The results of the study are expected to prove lung boost device is more effective than conventional physiotherapy. So that it can help in increasing expansion of chest and function of pulmonary system of patients with effusion of pleura.