Active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT)

Active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT)

Position your body comfortably as instructed by your physiotherapist.
Relax your breathing by gently inhaling through your nose and out through your mouth, making sure your breaths are slow and controlled.
Place your hands on the lower part of your ribs.
Take three deep breaths in through your mouth filling your lungs, feeling your ribs gently move out as your breathe in.
Return to your relaxed breathing technique.
Place your hands on the lower part of your ribs.
Take in three deep breaths in through your mouth.
When you feel you have filled your chest with air, hold your breath for 3-5 seconds and then gently breathe out through your mouth.
Go back to your relaxed breathing technique.
Perform 3 huffs by taking in a deep breath through your nose and breathing out quickly with an open mouth, like a forced sigh.
At the end of the cycle cough to clear any secretions.

Required equipment: Chair
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