Can Breathing Exercise Reduce Pulmonary Complications in Rib Fractures: Randomized Prospective Study

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate whether breathing exercises help reduce lung complications in patients with rib fractures. The study focuses on adults aged 18 to 100 who have suffered isolated chest injuries within 24 hours. Researchers want to compare lung function and the occurrence of pulmonary problems like pneumonia between two groups receiving different treatments. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups. One group will receive standard pain relief treatment using paracetamol and dexketoprofen. The other group will receive the same pain relief plus respiratory physiotherapy with a triflow device, performing breathing exercises for 8 hours a day, 10 times per hour. This approach aims to improve lung expansion and prevent complications. During the study, lung function tests measuring FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC ratios will be done on days 2 and 7. Researchers will also monitor the number of participants developing pneumonia within 7 days. The trial lasts for one week, focusing on lung performance and safety. Participants’ pain scores and respiratory capacity will be tracked to assess the effects of the breathing exercises compared to routine treatment.

Breathing Exercise for Rib Fracture