HOW TO DO MANUAL CHEST PT (Airway Clearance)
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- Here's how we do Manual Chest PT (Physical Therapy or Physiotherapy) for airway clearance. Cystic Fibrosis causes an excessive amount of thick, infected mucus in the lungs that requires routine percussion & drainage therapy... so here's a few tips & tricks we've picked up over the years!
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Peter seems like a great husband. And is so sweet and and understanding of what your needs are. I can tell that he has a servents heart. Great job Peter!
Hello Mary, Peter & Oliver;
I have been an RN for 22 years and this is the first video that I have seen, that is not only enjoyable to watch, but extremely informative without being difficult to understand. I am definitely going to share this with some docs in our area, so they can refer their patients to this site, as I know anyone who watches, will benefit from your kind, caring values & your desire to help others. I also want you to know how much I respect & appreciate you both & how deeply it touches my heart; seeing the two of you, not only how you interact with your audience, but with each other!
God Bless you both abundantly,
Linda Swearingen
Oregon, USA
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Well said Linda! I agree, they are not only so informative, they are so darn cute as a couple.
I have a lot of respect for you both, even Oliver is kind and loving. You two were meant to be together.
God bless this couple. I commend this young man husband for taking care of his wife and his dedication to help his wife in her CF life. And this young lady is a model of bravery and positive attitude against the odds of this medical condition. God Bless you both always.
Hi my mum's almost done massage therapy training so she appreciates that you did this video because it was easy to understand and it was great to see how effective it is. *****
I want to thank you two for putting this video up 5 yrs ago. My wife contracted Covid a couple weeks ago and her lungs were filling up and her breathing was becoming labored. Just for the record I am not anti hospital/medical I was raised by an RN but I am one who like to try natural methods first before running to the hospital. We used some essential oil’s that help lung functions and incorporated the PT from your video. Long story short the combination of the two made a huge difference. This morning my wife could barely breath, tonight she is breathing freely and has tons more energy. We will continue this for several for several more days but thank you for the information.
You both are so wonderful - I have so much respect for both of you and the work you do with each other. God bless you both - you are in my thoughts and prayers! xx
I’m a respiratory therapy student I have a competency on postural drainage & chest percussions tomorrow. Thank you for this video it was very helpful & makes me proud of the profession I’m going into! God bless 🙏🏽❤️🥰
i'm saving this video for my health care aide students as well! Wish I had youtube for my schooling to review all the skills I feared!! Go get it! :)
I’m a RT student we had our today
Watching this during the coronavirus crisis (March 31st, 2020) since im a chronic asthma patient. Learning anything that could help me keep my condition under control...Thanks!
Cathy Ramos me too x
@@annieelisabethp COPD here - plan on sharing with family with Covid.
Me too
I'm suffering Asthma since i was young until now im 35yo and almost 3weeks until now im suffering shortness of breath that's why im here. Hope it's help me ☺️
@cheche concepcion...hope you do better 🙏
This is detailed and fantastic. I get bronchitis or pneumonia like every year have asthma and i have been told to do these things but never actually seen it. Thank You and your two are so sweet.
What a great video! I'm a nurse, and learned alot of the hows and whys of chest PT!
Stay well!
Both of you are so incredible. Mary your voice is so sweet and endearing. Peter you are so lovely with Mary. Both of you deserve great appreciation. I don’t know if I need chest PT but I am coughing and I was referred by one of my clients that this could be helpful
brings back memories of when i had pneumonia twice. the first time the "lung guy" taught my family and i to work together. they would push on my chest while i coughed. when in time that stuff would come right up: great feeling. the next time, i did what she did and held my caught as long as possible. just held and held mainly because those cough sessions were hell. when i felt the flem hit my throat i'd be able to get it out much better. the feeling of not getting air is literally painful and overwhelming at times.
I love the way he looks at her. Like, oh my god, he LOOKS like he loves her so much.
Omigosh I was thinking the same thing. I'm so lucky to have my own man who looks at me like that.
I know that dog was the cutest
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I remember watching the service dog Q&A and how you talked about how Oliver can test you sugar levels when they are low. Can you one day maybe video him testing it? Have a good day :D
I'd love to see a video of Ollie performing the services he provides you!!
This really helped! Thanks you two. More power to you 😊😊
I love the way he looks at you! My favorite couple ever!
Sarah Williams I LOVE THEN TO
I know this is an older video but i just wanted to comment on this because I ADORE how much Peter loves you through thick and thin I love how he does anything and everything he can do for you most guys now a days wouldn't be able to handle chronic illness and i know this first hand because I have a chronic illness and can not find a guy that can 'handle' being with me but I love what you two have, God truly made you guys for each other!
+rose garcia Thank you so much for that encouragement! You hang in there!
Have you heard of Mauli Ola Foundation? They take CF kids surfing! Salt water mobilizes sputum from the lungs and its a great therapy option for ppl with CF! PS: You guys are cute!
Honestly just the way Peter looks at Mary, you can see the love in his eyes.
yeah, he makes my wife look like a block of ice.
I just want to say thank you! This video helped me avoid hospitalization! I had severe bronchitis and I didn’t have access to strong medication because I was (and currently am) pregnant. I have severe asthma and my lungs don’t typically let go of bacteria on their own. I was struggling to breath and my husband and I used this (with my doctors approval) and the first time we did it I felt a major improvement! Thank you!!!
I can't emphasize enough on how heartwarming that was for us all to watch, I am sure. I grew to helplessly admire the persons you two are. Loads of love sent from Algeria.
How can anyone not like your videos? You guys are so positive all the time I love it.. Also I kinda wish Peter could pound on my back lol I have a chronic tumor condition, I suffer from chronic pain daily the sound it makes when he is doing the pounding sounds so soothing
If you made Frey life tshirts that said don't forget to laugh everyday I think people (and myself!!!) would totally buy them!!!!
YES!!!
Yes!
+Cassidy 97 Absolutely!!!
+Cassidy 97 And hoodies for those of us who live in colder places, like Scotland ;-) Hehe.
Yes!! I would totally wear that, support cf, and the frey life and their wonderful spirits!!
Mary & Peter , I am a PT and I have never ever seen such an explicit and practical video . I am going to recommend all my pulmonary rehab patients to watch it .
Your efforts are going to save so many life’s. Oliver made this video so lively. Just loved watching his “concerned expressions standing bedside “ .
Beautiful.
Thank you !
This video is incredibly helpful! My boyfriend is a quadriplegic and has a difficult time expelling mucus due to the paralysis that effected his diaphragm. After getting what was seemingly no help from medical professionals, we are excited to try these techniques. Thank you so much for the tips and the visual walk through. Can’t wait to try it with him! ❤️
Harley McDaniel God bless you both
Mary your so lucky to have someone to help u ,and to be there for you :)
I appreciate Peter so much for taking care of u the way he does I am disabled and in a wheelchair u found yourself a keeper I found ur vlog about a week ago and love ur videos alot I gave been trying to find out how to get a service dog but im having trouble finding out if u could please let me know how I would appreciate it alot
This method helped save my friend with Covid!
Peter is quite the amazing to hubby to be so invested and helpful. God Bless you both. :D Oh, and Ollie joining the PT session gave me life, LOL!
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By the way, hubby means my love in Arabic 😍👍🏼
I am so thankful that God brought Peter into your life Mary. It's so obvious that Peter adores you and wants to help you in any way he can. You two are so good together.
Peter looks like a T-Rex trying to drum 😂
Thank you for posting this. I have COPD and my husband isn't crazy about this...this video is simple and non medical which I can show him. You two are a great couple, i wish you years of happiness together.
You and Peter are such a great team. I'm so glad you are both so happy and have so much fun because all of this will help Mary to keep CF in check. You are so inspiring or others who have it and your happiness is contagious which helps anyone with any disease or handicap. It's just so great that you have each other. And we get to watch your lives! So fun! I think I use the word "so" too much! ha ha Good thing you are both in such good shape because you would really be falling off the cushion! And Peter would have tired hands too quick! :) Love you guys...
Although you have to go through all this, there is never a moment that you don’t have a smile on your face. This is so inspirational and just wonderful to see how you don’t let anything get to you!!💕
You guys are lucky to have each other. Love knows no boundaries. More power to you both.
I’m asthmatic and I found myself sympathetically coughing with you. Great video with great information!
Really it is?? Bcz my father has same problem like yours n I'm watching this video.... If it's effective then I also do.. Bcz sometimes we shouldn't do many more things with critical patients.... Plz rely me as it possible..
I am not asmatic and don't have c.f. and I have joined in on coughing fits too.. Lol I am starting to think it's kinda like a yawn... You know you see someone else yawn so you yawn lol.. Speaking of which @thefreylife makes me yawn a lot LMAO!
Awww sweet Ollie with his head resting on the bed to make sure Mary is ok .....he is such a precious boy 💙😃
Lindsay Carter right I died of the cuteness there
My heart melts every time I watch their vlogs and see him lol.....He looks like a big stuffed animal ....I so badly want to give hime a big cuddle 😍
Lindsay Carter me to they are the bestest❤❤❤
very neat video guys! you can actually hear her mucus loosening in the sound of the exhales hey? they get raspier every time. Also just wanted to say that your undying positivity is so commendable. I don't have any illnesses, I just love to watch your videos for a little piece of sunshine! thanks for the smiles :)
I am in nursing school, this was very educative. They kind of informed us on what this is, but it is nice to see the whole process.
BTW...you probably have been asked this many times before...but what kind of dog is Oliver? ...I have a dog named Oliver, too! Wish I could post a pic here!
He's a standard poodle! I have a dog named Oliver, too. How funny.
Boy, does this take me back! 37years back! Had to do this on our son,Peter, for his asthma. Dr. Leroy Matthews was our doctor. Read about him if you never heard of him. He was one of the most awesome doctors ever! Good job, Peter. I really do remember how tiring it was. The last position was always a little p.t. on his little bum! Love you like my own. XXXOOO
What a beautiful couple!! It's amazing to see you both do this with such trust and even humor. It hurts me to hear you cough like that, Mary; I can't imagine how much it must hurt your husband every day. God bless you both.
Peter is such a great husband and they work together perfectly. I love you guys! I also love how Ollie comes in every now and again just to see if mom is okay. ^_^
This is such an amazing video! Kudos to you both, you are such an inspiration both of you . I am an RN and am so grateful to have found this. Will definitely be sharing your very delightful and easy to understand methods with any one who may need help with this procedure.
thank you for the detailed demonstration. I'm looking for effective therapy to help loosen my child's mucus due to pneumonia. I've only done percussion on his left lower lobe (where the infection has settled) and it seems to have helped even after one session.
Much thanks for your informative video! Im recovering from pneumonia & this has been a GREAT help!! Best to you both, and Oliver, too! ♥️
Thanks for this great demonstration! I just followed along using my electric percussor and discovered that if I use it on a slower setting (following Peter's pace) I have a more productive cough. I would love it if you discussed dealing with absence of/minimal appetite and what causes it if you happen to know. Oh- I used a staple remover to open my Cayston when the blue cap came off but not the foil. :)
+Misty Oh good idea about the staple remover! I'm so glad you were able to figure out a slower pace that helps your cough be more productive! That's awesome! Keep up the good work! Ok...appetite... it's tricky. For me, my spleen is enlarged so it presses on my stomach which makes me feel full. Also, when I'm sicker, my appetite is even worse. Also, some meds make me nauseous . I'm not sure about other patients, but that's why I don't have an appetite.
We are currently learning this technique in PT school mid Covid pandemic. To keep everyone safe, we've been practicing on pillows and it is just not the same. It is SO nice to see this technique performed on a person and you can see it working. So awesome! Thank you!
it's nice to know there still is true love out there
Is there though
Yes there is
You guys are such a great team!! Thanks for sharing another part of your day with us! I just started having to do chest pt and my friend has offered to try to learn so this video was awesome! Thanks Frey life
+Kelsey Anderson Kelsey, if you are needing airway clearance and don't always have a friend to pound on you, I highly recommend the back massage thingy for 20 bucks on amazon. I can send you a link if you'd like. It's seriously sort of like what the vest does...just in a tiny spot instead of all over your lungs, so you have to hold it there and move it around.
+The Frey Life yes that would be awesome! Thanks for such a great idea Mary!
Ok here it is :) amzn.to/1YmVrgj
+The Frey Life just ordered it! Thanks again!
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you are such a cute team. and very informative video.
Wow what an amazing young couple !!!!!
What an amazing person you are Mary a what an amazing husband!!! What amazing creati ity & positive essence, & lack of self pity!
Thankyou so much for shareing this home demonstration that l too can now pass on to someone in my fa.ily with lung complications.
God bless you both & love from South 🇿🇦
God bless you both...very interesting....I have RA arthritis and sometimes get feeling sorry for myself and the other day I came upon your videos... I see how much you go through.....I picked myself up. Love watching them
this will be handy for me later on since my boyfriend has CF and I want toen support him true the process 😊 much love for you guys ❤ you inspire me to keep fighting with him
Is this just for CF or can it be used for when you are VERY congested
Anyone could do it :)
+ The Frey Life ok thank u so much my mom I very congested and I wanted to help her get the negus out
Katie Marie , you can do this to a patient with pneumonia as well.
Chuck L Good to know !
Really good for people with pneumonia or bronchitis
Hi Mary, Hi Peter! Just wanna commend you both for all the hard work you guys do everyday to fight CF. You guys really inspire us all to fight, no matter what were dealing with. So keep fighting love u guys!!!P.S. Love these kind of videos, would love too see more.
Thank you guys so much for this very helpful video! You are both so uplifting and adorable and inspiring. Much love and blessings to you both! Kathy and Mom
So interesting, and very informative. Great video!
+Jill Estrada Thanks so much!
I'm a nursing professor and am sending this to lay folks who need PT. You guys are so thorough and relatable and you video is understandable to regular people. Great job--thanks so much for posting.
Very helpful thank you . It gave me a better understanding of the concept
When I am upside down I gag out boogers I do all the time
Okay, y'all are ADORABLE!! Bless you. I just have asthma, not CF and tried this technique and it helped me too! Thank you! Also, I love that red and white blanket! Oliver is so cute!
Thank you…very informative….I wished I’ve watched this b4 my dad passed away….😢very useful….cos my dad got Covid n his lungs are flooded with mucus….😢
I'm currently on a vacation in Germany. My vest quit working on day 1. I've become so dependent on it I didn't have a backup. Thank you for this video. Because of this we don't have to go home early. Except now I'm worried my girlfriend is gonna have bigger arms than me jk. Thanks again
As a PT student, I found this so refreshing to the clinical videos on chest therapy Absolutely loved it!
Did you flunk out yet?
UPDATE TECHNIQUES:
breath in Hot Steam using a tube or funnel as steam is shooting out of a tea kettle spout, deep inhale, it melts the mucus. I have a CORONAVIRUS video showing this technique on my TH-cam channel. Hope that helps
Praying for your recovery. God Bless.
wow that first round made her cough alot. seems like a very effective technique. thanks for sharing this!
Like your demonstration and you explain it in a very effective way. God bless you and I hope the best for you both.
Thank you peter for taking good care of her and keep cupping those hands 👍🏼
can you use this when you got Covid?
Fantastic clear and fun video , ty...I am a massage therapist but wanted to see how this was done for hubby with work induced inphasema. bless you both
Thank you, Mary and Peter, for breaking it down so beautifully and cheerfully. Yay, Oliver!
Thank you for this very helpful video. I have asthma, and just got diagnosed with bronchiectasis. They gave me a sheet with postural drainage and sent me on my way. I've searched everywhere, and your video has been the best! Simple, but with very detailed instructions about positions for me and for my husband, who will have to "pound" the mucus out! I tried doing it once and felt like I was suffocating. I was doing it wrong! I can't wait to try it the correct way.
+Rhonda Wilson-Wilson You can do it! Just keep pounding, just pounding, just keep pounding pounding pounding :)
OMG Peter...…..you look so young there, Mary......you never change lol x
Found out that jumping on the trampolin is also helpful. There are small indoor trampolins which are sufficient. I use it with taking Oxygene. So I dont loose my breath soon. Greetings from germany,
My school of nursing literally posted this video online for us to watch to learn how to do chest PT! haha! About 1 year ago, I found this video for the same purpose, so it's funny that now they are recommending we watch it. Clearly, you guys are doing something right ;)
You two make a GREAT team, and of course Ollie is there to give moral support!
Today my dad was trying to tell me to put his pills in his organizer but he couldn't think of the word so I just said 'combler?' without even thinking about it. Haha :D
LOL. At the pharmacy today I asked where they keep their comblers... Totally blanked on any other description of them 😆
+Kiara Annalyse haha, that's awesome!
+zennmomma What did they say????
+The Frey Life I got blank stares and then fumbled for words... Found myself wishing Pill Pack was in Canada!
+zennmomma Oh man, if only you hada hidden camera- I would crack up for sure! haha Thanks for sharing that funny/awkward moment :)
I have a child with CF and I was looking for someone else for info and what I noticed here is how lovingly this guy was looking at her. Very sweet. Cute couple. Thank u for making this.
Give a thumbs up for Peter 👇👇👇His patience and commitment to Mary especially when it comes to things like this is amazing and is something I can't not notice in all their videos. He really doesn't care and is always acting so normally not even acknowledging Mary coughing etc (in a good way of course)
Thanks for sharing and great luck to you💜💜💜
I am 13 years old and I have cf too
+MERLIS P Hi There! Hang in there!
Lismery Ramirez which age can have cf
Horrible whistling music! It made me cough.
Thank you for sharing! I am in physical therapy assistant school, and I just learned how to do chest PT. This is so clear and helpful!
Thank you. I am a doctor who has a child with cf. We rely on the HILL-ROOM Vest, but if power goes out...This will be what we have to do.
They do NOT teach us how to do this in med school.
Again, thanks to both of you!
Thanks for answere me i understand Now thanks . I have back pain now and i dont know What is cusing It . Love You all thanks again You Luck amacing
tis works for COPD as well
I love this video. Asthmatic here and looking for relief of flare ups. I rarely cough but am definitely congested. Thank you for sharing🙏
I love how Ollie watches to make sure you're still okay! he's very good at his job
Isn't he the sweetest? Always checking to make sure Mom is ok.
I found this very interesting! Even as a CFer I have never done PT only the vest (except for when I was a baby)
I used to do a very amateurish version of this for my ex, who did not have CF but whenever he had colds, they would go straight to his chest. He really appreciated it, but I had no idea there were so many effective positions I could have used. This video was very helpful. Thank-you! (Sweet concerned doggo at 14:41.)
I don't have CF, but I do have severe asthma related coughs and wheezing. This really helps me out at night when I have out of control coughing.
I have a son who have cystic fibrosis. He is 4 Years old. I need to discuss about this disease. I want to know your experiences. How can I contact with you ? I am from Bangladesh.
Love Ollie's face from 15:30 ! he's so cute !
Mary, I just want to say that you are an inspiration and that I look up to your positivity!
P.S. you have forever changed the way that I look at tiny red solo cups! lol
I m doing DPT AND U GYSS DOING GRATE JOB AND HELPING OTHERS PATIENTS ND STUDENTS..I LIKE THIS BCOZ IT IS RELATED TO MY FEILD..
Thank you very much Mary and Peter (and cute Oliver too) for making this awesome video. I have bronchiectisis and this video has give me wonderful information for helping to get the mucous up and out. Love your idea Mary to use the little cups. I always feel like I am wasting tissues. When I do my compression vest I usually use an empty tissue box with a couple of used tissues, but I like the idea of having the cheery red cups instead. God bless you both.
Mary, do you ever fall asleep during chest PT? I used to all the time, sometimes, I would be over a pile of pillows.
So much love shown in this video ❤️ This video was so helpful and you both are adorable
This was a great video and I have major respect for the both of you. It was very interesting. You deserve to take a big nap after that, it looks like it's tiring!
P.S. On a previous video you were saying you were going to wait to go in for IVs. I found these cute stickers you might like for whenever you go in. They are called Feeding Friends and they hold NG/NJ tubes in place, as well as PICC lines, Central Lines, nasal cannulas, etc. I am unsure if any of those apply to you but I can always link you to them to check them out! I hope you're having a nice day. :)
+haveyousuitedup I have a port, so I don't think I'd need those sticker, but thank you so much for thinking of me!!! That is very sweet of you!
+The Frey Life No problem!
i love the way their dog gives them the love and support by being there by the bed. (15:30) God bless you guys!