Study of Viscoelastic Properties in Bronchopulmonary Secretions for Adults with Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Undergoing Physiotherapy

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the viscoelastic properties of bronchial secretions in patients with obstructive pulmonary disease. The study aims to compare these properties in patients before and after they receive respiratory physiotherapy or exercise as typically prescribed. This experimental study is conducted by Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc and Universite9 Catholique de Louvain. Participants will undergo standard physiotherapy treatment, which includes chest physiotherapy and physical exercises. Sputum samples will be collected following routine clinical methods. Experiments on the collection and analysis of sputum will take place at the Saint-Luc University Clinic. During the study, patients sputum will be collected and analyzed to measure the viscoelasticity of bronchopulmonary secretions within 30 minutes. The study involves monitoring this property before and after the physiotherapy or exercise sessions. Participants may be involved for varying durations depending on their treatment schedule, with a focus on assessing the changes in secretion properties.

Measurement of Viscoelastic Properties of Bronchopulmonary Secretions.