🫁 Postural Drainage: A Simple Technique That May Help You Breathe Easier
Postural drainage is a chest physiotherapy technique that uses gravity to help move mucus out of the lungs. By placing the body in specific positions, mucus can drain from smaller airways into larger ones — where it can be coughed out more easily.
It’s commonly used for people with:
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Chronic bronchitis
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Cystic fibrosis
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Pneumonia (during recovery)
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Bronchiectasis
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Excess mucus buildup
🧠 How It Works
Different lung sections drain best in different positions. By lying or sitting in certain ways, gravity assists mucus movement.
Often combined with:
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👋 Chest percussion (gentle clapping on the back or chest)
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🌬️ Deep breathing exercises
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🤧 Controlled coughing techniques
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