About this trial
The study is experimental and aims to (a) compare the viscoelastic properties of bronchial secretions obtained in patients suffering from obstructive respiratory disease, and (b) to compare the viscoelastic properties of bronchial secretions obtained in patients before and after application of a respiratory physiotherapy or exercise as usually prescribed.
After agreement, the sputum of the participants will be collected according to the method used in clinical routine.Experiments (collection and analysis of sputum) will be conducted at the Saint-Luc University Clinic.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
obstructive pulmonary disease
Disqualifiers
none
Trial design
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Physiotherapy
Other interventionChest Physiotherapy, physical exercises
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Viscoelasticity
Evolution of elastic modulus, viscous modulus, phase angle and non-linear characteristics of lung secretions.
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