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KMID : 1148720210090020039
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2021 Volume.9 No. 2 p.39 ~ p.43
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Case Study of Respiratory Physical Therapy for Patient with Pulmonary Fibrosis Caused by Coronavirus Disease
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Shin Jung-Woo
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Abstract
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Purpose : This case study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of respiratory physical therapy for pulmonary fibrosis caused by coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).
Methods : A patient with pulmonary fibrosis caused by COVID-19 underwent respiratory physical therapy and education for diaphragmatic breathing patterns, ventilatory movement strategies, positioning for dyspnea relief, diaphragmatic controlled breathing, and airway clearance techniques for 3?4 months.
Results : The patients with pulmonary fibrosis caused by COVID-19 who presented with dyspnea, fatigue, and general weakness showed improvement after 3?4 months of respiratory physical therapy. The oxygen supply was reduced from 3 L/min with a T-piece to 1 L/min using a nasal cannula, thereby stabilizing the patient’s breathing. In addition, functional mobility, such as bridging, rolling, sitting on a bed, and wheelchair transfer on a bed, became possible, and symptoms could be alleviated using a diaphragm breathing pattern for dyspnea.
Conclusion : The results of the intervention indicate that respiratory physiotherapy is an essential interventional approach for pulmonary fibrosis caused by COVID-19.
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KEYWORD
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Airway Clearance, Diaphragmatic Breathing Pattern, Positioning, Ventilatory Movement Strategy
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