Overview of Pulmonary Physiotherapy in Symptoms and Complication of COVID 19

Abstract

COVID 19 or CORONA as we know it has not only become a global pandemic but a real threat to
humanity which is proving itself as a third world war for the world. Everyone is talking about the basic
preventive measures for fighting with this situation let it be proper hygiene, social distancing or allied
healthcare measures. The basic symptoms of the covid-19 patients, the virus attacks healthy as well as
immune-compromised individuals. The onset of virus starts from inhalation of droplets impregnated with
virus which shows its effect on larynx and via it, progresses to lungs covering the respiratory system causing
acute respiratory infections. Once in lungs it makes it as a strong hold on ground for further deterioration of
immunity and respiratory functions which leads to fatal conditions like pneumonia acute respiratory distress
syndromes. Now if by various respiratory physiotherapeutic practices if we can increase the strength of
lungs it can actually increase the recovery of the patients with the aim of maintaining the bronchial hygiene
and strengthening the respiratory muscles at various stages. Bronchial toileting, positioning can be helpful in
dealing with complications like pneumonia and ARDS, where pursed lip breathing and ACBT can be helpful
in dealing with breathlessness in early stages.