Effects of Acapella VS Chest Physiotherapy on Dyspnea, Pulmonary Functions and Air Way Clearance in Post-Operative CABG Patients

This study focuses on helping patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, which is a procedure to improve heart blood flow. After this surgery, patients often face breathing issues and lung complications like pneumonia. The study compares two different methods to aid recovery: using an Acapella device and traditional chest physiotherapy. These methods aim to improve lung function, ease breathing difficulties, and clear mucus from the airways. Understanding which method works better could enhance recovery and reduce complications for post-CABG patients. Participants in the study are divided into two groups. One group uses the Acapella device along with standard treatments such as aerosol therapy and exercises, while the other group receives the same standard treatments plus 20 minutes of chest physiotherapy. The study measures lung capacity and breathing strength, as well as the amount of mucus cleared from the lungs. Conducted over six months in Lahore, Pakistan, the study excludes individuals with chronic lung disease or those who smoke, as these factors could affect the results. The goal is to find the most effective way to support recovery and improve breathing in patients after CABG surgery.