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Effectiveness of Peak Flow Meter Exercises to Improve Atelectasis after Surgery Involving Sternotomy

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Abdul Jalil Khan, Sairish Sairien, Hina Khattak, Ayesha Razzak, Maryam Azeem and Samina Naz 

Background: In the current time cardiopulmonary disorders are the most common cause of death and disability among which atelectasis has now become an advanced disease in Pakistan and all over the world. Atelectasis is a condition in which one or more areas of your lungs collapse or don't inflate properly which is appeared with high morbidity and mortality. There appears to be no published data on Peak flow meter exercises and effects of Peak flow meter exercises on atelectasis in Pakistan or in the world. The purpose of this study is the advancement and role of Peak flow meter exercises after atelectasis.
Study Objective: To determine the effectiveness of Peak flow meter exercises on atelectasis.
Methodology: A total of 56 patients were selected post atelectasis with a... view more»

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