Breaking Up Mucus with Percussion and Postural Drainage
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- Learn how to break up mucus with Manual Percussion and Postural Drainage. This technique can be used on anyone different from COPD, CF, Coronavirus Recovery, Pneumonia Recovery, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema
not medical advice Always speak to your Dr first before beginning Percussion!
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I just tried this with my 87 year old dad who has a lung infection. It worked so well he hasn’t coughed in over an hour. Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for your feedback!🫁💗
Did it cause a bunch of mucus to come out?
I'm currently hospitalized with double pneumonia/covid. 12 days in the hospital now. Your technique looks amazing. I put in a request for a therapist to come do this!
Currently hospitalized too brother smh...been here for 6 days. No more fever or anything but the lungs are taking forever to start to heal
It’s a shame you have request it . I had to request this for my nephew today .
Hi. I'm old school RN. I did home health with pediatrics & adults on ventilators. And I cant get work. She is showing a excellent technique. Patients usually on back and restricts air. This should be done a.m/pm. Pt. Leaning forward hugging a pillow. Also for a small child or aged...use a regular semi- folded bath towel on back. This protects the skin from injury. Do as pictured. I've done this hand massage from back of spine long strokes upward. This will generate some heat..hence the towel. This will aid in lung expansion. The patient can practice coughing. Mte. Be uncomfortable but goal is to keep airways open. Encourage deep breathing. This doesn't hurt. Also I just ordered & received a handheld percussion massager that feels great & can assist in loosening secretions. Also flu is circulation again. Get ahead of this if u are smoker etc. I was very I'll last year after getting the pneumonia 21 vaccine. I had to sleep sitting up in bed with pillows. These actions may assist in lung expansion & air movement. Please seek help & physician if it gets worse. Stay healthy everyone. I had an instructor who took care of his younger brother with whooping cough. Old school.
I had to request this for my nephew. He's out now.
That's pretty pathetic when you literally have to ask for the proper care. Unacceptable guys. Wow. I use this technique on my kids because they're stuck wearing masks in class and they all have colds and they're going to end up really sick because of the masks if we're not careful. Duh.
I'm a nurse and have told so many people recovering from COVID about this! Thank you!
You’re welcome!💗🫁
Made a world of difference for me when I had long covid back in 2020. Thank you for sharing this knowledge.
My Mom just passed. She was so good at teaching this. I'm so glad you are too. ❤
I’m so sorry for your loss!!!💗
my late father did the same thing@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth
I did this with my kids when they were little. Did front and back at the same time, from bottom to top, and sang “One little, two little, three little Indians…” with the beat! They actually looked forward and would request it! It really works!
Thanks for the feedback! This technique definitely works!
Does it work?
@@shellybelle6781yes, I did it with my kids too. Definitely works.
This is so well done! As a rehab nurse in the 70s I worked with the Physical Therapy staff and now in my 70s you confirmed for me how to proceed. My husband needed this so thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m happy that you found it helpful!
The first thing I noticed is the shiny-clean, polished, spotless surroundings. Two gorgeous cats wandered through, and a small dog checking things out. I knew this would be a good video. Now to watch the rest of it. :)
Subbed and look forward to watching more from your channel. Thank you.
My cats always try to make a cameo! 😂 Thank you, I hope the videos help!
I use to do this for my sister, she has cystic fibrosis. Now 4 yrs post transplant, so no need for this now. I also find it very helpful to have done, when I'm having an asthma attack. It's relaxing in a way. Super great for any chest infection.
Yes! This is used often with cystic fibrosis patients.♥️
Yes. I used to work with my Mom. She was a respiratory therapist for 35 years. It works.
This tutorial video earned my like. But the orange cat is what made me subscribe
Lol, he has his own fan base!😹
Thank you! A friend of mine just sent me this, my 85 year old Mum is at the start of a chest/lung infection, I am terrified about it turning into pneumonia , so I will be trying this today❤
You’re welcome! I hope it helps!
How did it turn out?
@@sweetbeep excellent!! Mum is bedridden so it REALLY helps
@@lesleywarnock228 oh ok thanks so much!
There are cups designed to help you do this, and prevent hurting your wrists/hands, and distribute the pressure more evenly. The hospital gave us one for my youngest daughter when she had double pneumonia. Pretty sure I'm headed that direction, I came here to have a video to show my son and middle daughter how to do this to my back tonight. Thank you for this video.
You’re welcome! I hope it doesn’t come to pneumonia. Yes! They sell them on Amazon and are in my Amazon store.
Technique excellent, correct head elevation - very rare for this type of content on TH-cam.
Well thank you very much!! 🫁💗
Thank you. My husband has COPD and currently has a bad case of bronchitis. I’ve been “beating” his back to try to loosen up the mucus. While I’m doing it mostly right, I did learn a couple of tips from you
You’re welcome! Thank you for your feedback!
I have a friend who said he started drinking green smoothies along w prayer n his COPD is gone
@@natalieavery7193gone ?
@@natalieavery7193COPD doesn’t just disappear. Get that misinformation nonsense out of here
@@natalieavery7193COPD doesn’t just disappear. Get that misinformation nonsense out of here
Thankyou for sharing that..when my kids were young my friend who was respiratory therapy used to do this when they couldn't clear lungs and she taught me how to do it..thanks again
You’re welcome!!!
I learned percussive technique for treating kids with cystic fibrosis. When I got my physical therapy license I treated quite a number of elderly patients. I'd like to make a few suggestions. 1. Older patients that have less padding from muscle and have frail build may appreciate your using a towel. 2. Don't be apologetic about providing the percussion, this is a life-saving technique. I would start with soft blows and gradually increase the strength of my blows and ask the patient to guide me as to how much they could tolerate. 3. We had 5 or more positions that we would use with the CF kids, elderly patients might have difficulty with changing positions but, leaning back in the chair for upper lobes (use a towel for sure) would be helpful or coming to them while in bed to percuss in side-lying would also help. 4. IF the patient is also taking nebulizer treatments you may want to do this shortly after that treatment (ask your doctor when to do it in conjunction with the treatment)
Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge
Thank you for this. I used to be a paediatric nurse many, many decades ago now and remember the basics BUT I’d forgotten about the cupped hands. We used to lay babies over our lap but I’m a bit big for that now 😂
Really appreciate it.
Lol, you’re welcome!! My daughter is in nursing school right now and she’s thinking about going in to pediatrics. It would be hard, but rewarding I’m sure!
@ 👍🇦🇺 was surprised by some of the comments from people who have said that they were in hospital with double pneumonia, Covid etc and had never been offered postural drainage with percussion AT ALL. Here it was considered standard treatment for certain conditions. I rang a few physiotherapists last week- I’m trying to avoid being put in hospital = too many sick people 😂 - and even they didn’t seem to know what I was talking about hence resorting to TH-cam.
My husband did an excellent job. Thanks again.
@ PS back when I was nursing we trained on the job & went into study blocks & as I was leaving the profession they were bringing in a university course. We would get very frustrated when they came for their working in a hospital for 6 weeks a year blocks because they really knew not much.
All this was a very long time ago now.
👏 Great job explaining !!
I show this video to others when they ask me what to do about not being able to breath during C ***d.
That’s great! Thanks so much!
Your videos are so helpful and on point with all things breathing.
Thank you SO much for your feedback! I truly appreciate it!🫁💗
Very useful video mam
we do this after nebulization or after N-AC intake with patients who can tolerate it. The amount of phlegm they expel is unbelievable. Very helpful for patients who are having a hard time submitting a sputum specimen.
It does seem to work best after a nebulizer treatment!🫁
Needed this this morning. Thank you!
You’re most welcome! I’m so happy that it helped!
If you dont have an extra set of hands, lie down on the floor(carpet is fine), get the stiffist pillow you have in your home, roll it like you are rolling carpet, you want it tight so you can have a lil height to it. As you are laying down place the pillow behind the area of pain and roll back and forth on the carpet. It cracks back muscles as well as drain the lungs. I do it every night and it feels amazing. I PROMISE it works, and this is for those who does not have an extra set of hands hanging around like myself 😂
Thanks for your advice!
Wait how can that loosen mucus in the lungs? I have this sponge thing I got for pool noodles at dollar tree. Maybe that will work
@@sweetbeep you actually prefer something harder than a pool noodle, simply because you need that pressure. I use a 15 pound dumb bell and lay a very thin pillow that I have over it. I lay on the floor (not the bed) as it is a hard surface. I then roll my back on the dumb bell with the pillow. Girllllllllllllllllllllll, when I tell you it's life saving for me. I don't have an extra pair of hands to massage my knots out so I have to get creative. It works BETTER than a hot bath. It releases tension and mucus if you have any of that.
@@sweetbeep also to think of the inside of your body like a map of the USA. Notice how states are connected through roadways and interstates? That's the anatomy and physiology of the inside of our bodies. Our veins, muscles, arteries are all connected. I release chest mucus by rubbing my feet and massaging my calf's as well. That's where acupuncture originated from. There are pressure points throughout your body that you press firmly and hold that takes care alot of our everyday issues. Look up "pressure points for mucus, you will find what I am referring too. Also if you have problems sleeping there are pressure points for that as well. Hot water and steam go along way with mucus.
@@arnellwashington5628 ok thanks!
Wonderful lesson review!
Thanks!
Holy crap. You are either in my grandparents old house, or an exact duplicate of it, which is unlikely considering it was a custom build. Small space to your left, an office beside it, then the master bedroom, two rooms and a bathroom upstairs, deck outside that door leaving the kitchen, bathroom just behind you, garage to your right... Have not seen that house since my grandmother passed away 11 years ago. Also, thanks for the info, have some goop I can't seem to get rid of.
No way!! I know the people who built it and the owners after that so I may know your grandparents!🤣 Small world!🌎 I hope this helps you feel better!!
I remember my father did this to me in my early 20s I was getting annoyed just talking about how I felt talking, without warning I vomited only phlegms. I had to double check because my 9 year old is bubbling up as we speak so I'm going to try it
I hope it helps!
Had Covid-19 with pneumonia in both lungs in January 2021
1. These excercise helped loosen phlegm from lungs.
2. Ask doctor for steroids (inhaler)
3. Ask doctor for asthma (inhaler)
Thank you for sharing just got diagnosed doc said l have had a while l cough up mucus alot will do this in morning
You’re welcome! Let me know if it helps!
Your house is decorated so nice and your house is so clean and you have a cat
Thank you! 😊
It’s only coupage when it comes from the Coupage region of France. Until then, it is only sparkling percussion.
A sustained forceful open mouth exhale works wonders to bring everything up, especially effective in a steamy shower.
That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Great vedio
Thank you!!!
Anyway to replicate it solo?
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ماشاءالله عليك بيرفكت ، اسويهن لأمي ماقصرتي 🧡🧡🧡
Can this help clear particulate matter from environmental exposures from the lungs??
If it’s trapped in mucus in your chest, then yes.
Gonna try this with my toddler who’s had a cold for 2 months now. Doctors have done nothing to help. & im desperate I’ve tried everything!!
Hopefully it will help!🫁💗
Awesome!
How could this technique cause blood clots?
It doesn’t cause blood clots, but it could dislodge an already formed blood clot.
@ ahhhhh got it!!!! Thank you.
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You’re welcome!
Can you make a follow up with children with cystic fibrosis. I haven’t had a chance to read all comments but I know this is daily practice.
Yes, I will work on that.
Is there a different method for a one year old? How can I get her do the cough?
My mom has dementia , is bedridden and 86 years old.. she can cough,but not so well. I can hear the phlegm on her chest.. will this work for her .. I do give her one acc200 daily and 10ml of alcphyllex... but it sounds like the pghlem is stuck in her lungs... she is generally healthy. No fever.. and is not coughing all the time..
Hey! It really depends on how well she can cough. This method will help to loosen the mucus and move it to the larger airways. If you can hear it when she breathes, then it’s probably already loose and needs to be coughed out. 🫁💗
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can do this in a bedridden patient ?
It would depend on the other comorbidities of the person.
Can we do this for newborn
You would need to ask your pediatrician.
Hi, is there a technique like this for fluid in the lungs or pleural effusion?
No, there’s not. I’m sorry!
is this safe for babies? Obviously you can’t tell them to cough afterwards. And are you supposed to do it in the front as well?
While it is safe if done properly, the key is to make sure that you don’t percuss any area that is not the lungs. Don’t do any area not protected by the ribs/sternum. You also need to do it gently enough that the baby is comfortable.
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You’re welcome! 🫁💗
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Is it okay to do this after nebulizing?her pedia advise to do this thing after nebulizing..
Yes!
Can we apply the same method to 1 and 1/2 year old child mam..
Good video..can you show me how to achieve this by yourself? If you don't have anyone to do it for you?
Yes! I actually do have a 1 person percussion on my TH-cam channel!
Love to know if anyone has tried on an elderly patient like in their 80’s and if it worked? I understand We have to consult doctors first but there’s some things that they don’t even talk about nor explain. So I’m going out my way to find some remedies for my dear mum.
While you should always clear it with a Dr first because everyone is different and have different levels of toleration, this procedure is commonly done on the elderly. That being said, if it’s ever uncomfortable for them, then definitely stop and do not try again.
Thank you
You’re welcome!
My mum had a mastectomy 5 days ago and now she is suffering from lung collapse, is it okay to do this physiotherapy in the same manner?
This will not help a collapsed lung.
Can you do this with a 4 year old? My son has had a mucusy cough for MONTHs that won’t go away. No medicine or anything will help! I am legit desperate
Yes, as long as your son tolerates it!
How do you cough forcefully
Take a deep inhale in and cough with force as you exhale.
Can this be done for someone who is semi conscious
It depends on if the patient has a cough and or gag reflex.
Pity I'm on my own so can't do this
th-cam.com/users/shortstcdKwUyIJCA?si=9wj3M6ZOpe3sJYRU
th-cam.com/video/QBYVYA2BTMY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xUgr624mFqV6BCs_
Here are two videos that you may find helpful!❤️🫁
Massage therapy will also work.
That’s awesome! I hadn’t heard of that. Thanks for sharing!
I have fluid on my lungs will this help remove t ???
Hey there! No, this is for mucus only.
Thank you for your video! It is a great resource that I am passing along to others.
Great! I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you!🫁♥️
Can this be done with a toddler? Or modifications would you make?
You certainly can. The key is to make sure the toddler tolerates it. If he/she acts like it’s bothering/hurting them, then you want to stop. They wouldn’t need to lean all of the way over either. Sitting up straight will help as well.
@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth thank you I will give it a try!
Hi! What's the reason one can't do it if the person has had a blood clot? Dvt?
That’s a great question. You do not want the clot to break loose.
@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth thank you 🙏🏻
can i do this for my one year old baby ?????
I would recommend asking your pediatrician.
How many times a day is recommended to do this? My daughter who Is 8 is sick with really bad chest congestion. You can hear it stuck in there bad when she coughs. She tested negative for Covid, flu a & flu b thankfully! Just a bad cold. her fever has gone also thank goodness! Just need to get this gunk out of her chest!
I did it twice for my Lil one. He has a bad sinus infection. Give her some pineapple juice with Lil ginger and cayenne he's 7 so he's old enough for just a pinch of cayenne. If you don't have that pineapple juice you can get can pineapples with 💯 pineapple juice is fine. Help break it up. No cold water to drink everything warm.
If she’s taking nebulizer treatments, then it’s best to do it either during or right after a new treatment. If not, it’s fine to do it several times a day!
@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth thank you. yes she’s currently on a breathing treatment. Took her to her pediatrician. She has bronchitis 😫
Can I try this on a 3month old and 2 yr old?
You will want to ask your child’s pediatrician.
Hi Eli. Does it work with old people?
It can work for any age as long as the person can tolerate it.
I used to get the flu twice a year & suffer from severe phelm & insomnia. I could hardly get the air into my lungs. My liver was very sick. I was pre diabetes. I could barely walk bc my feet hurt so badly. I had arthritis. Im now almost 7 years completely healthy - none of the above symptoms - I did one thing - I opened my heart to compassion for the Innocent that we torture & so I went Vegan - saved my life. We are Herbivores thats why we heal when we live solely on plants. At 63 I have not had any meds in 7 yrs
That’s wonderful!
How do you do it to yourself when no one is around? Can you hit your chest facing forward?
Yes! I actually have a 1 person Percussion Video on my TH-cam Channel!
Can we use this technique on baby 5month old
Thank you for question! Baby’s are a little different and require less force, more like a tap. For babies using a dehumidifier with Vicks Vapo Rub works very well. PLEASE check with your doctor before you begin! I hope this helps!♥️
My kid's mucous is thick as if she can't cough it up...will this help thin it out as well???
No, unfortunately this doesn’t help with that. Pineapple juice is a natural fantastic mucus thinner.
Can you perform this to a 7yr old while they sleep?
Well, you should always talk to your pediatrician before trying it at home. Also, you should be awake because the purpose is to be able to cough the mucus out. Hope this helps!
does this method have any particular name? please share, thanks
Percusssion 🫁
@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth thanks Z!
My baby is 4 months old and he has phlegm in his chest so can I do thid
I always recommend speaking to your doctor first!
Getting those cats out of your house will also help his lungs.
Well… my son does not have lung problems. This is just a demonstration. Also, that’s only true if you are allergic to cat dander.
It can be that simple and easy to break the mucus from that airways.
Depending on how thick and sticky the mucus is. It’s a good start though and most people find it very helpful!🫁♥️
Does it work with babies?
Babies are much more delicate so I don’t recommend doing this on babies unless it is ok’d by your pediatrician.
Hi there. How often can this be done for covid Patients?
As long as the person tolerates it ok (no soreness, shortness of breath or increased respiratory rate), then twice daily would be fine. 🙂🫁
Thank you i was looking for this one
Are there any science based studies on the method?
Oh yes! Just goggle “Percussion and Postural Drainage”. It’s a tried and true method!💗
My baby age 2.5 month only she has a pneumonia pblm n cough is not clear some days she was in picu now better but how do i give therapy i Don't. If u have a solution plz tell me. It's help me a lot.
I definitely recommend asking her Dr/nurses. The people working PICUs are excellent resources to help you.
So you cannot do this to someone with COVID?
You should probably ask your Dr. everyone’s situation is different.
Question please: I have COVID, which makes one prone to blood clots. I have no history of clots, but wonder if this is contraindicated for COVID pneumonia .
Thank you!
I wouldn’t recommend it for COVID pneumonia, but it’s always better to ask your medical provider.
@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth Thank you for your response & for the info in your videos!
I give upside down needle therapy is this right? Plz tell me.
I’m not familiar with needle therapy. Sorry!
What about with toddlers who don't know how try and can't cough up phlegm?
Well, unfortunately coughing is the only way to bring up the secretions. The good thing is that most toddlers have strong respiratory muscles so they are pretty effective at coughing stuff up.
@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth yes. But my toddler on the spectrum even my 13 year old on the spectrum with swallow challenges can't, regardless of how I model and behooves me
@@cathino swallowing problems definitely hinder the process of mucus removal because most of the time when someone has swallowing difficulties, the cough reflex doesn’t get stimulated. 😢
@@cathino that's mine. 😖 Only way we get it up is if he vomits it bam he's better. It's been years since that happen
Is this safe to do on a 4.5 year old? my son has been coughing a mucus sounding cough for over a month and its not going away.. Also, I was thinking to buy a steam therapy inhaler as well, would you recommend that and if so, should we use it before or after the percussion excercise? thank you so much for what you do, cheers
Wow, that’s a long time to have a consistent cough! It is safe to do on children. In fact, it’s commonly used! Has he been to the Dr and checked for pneumonia?
@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth No, going to pediatrician tommorow.. yea its crazy, it went dorment for a bit, but then came back.. and we cant figure out what to do for him.. we do remedies like manuka honey, garlic, tumeric mix.. also, we have to basically force him to drink water otherwise he never does.. and we have been a little sketched out to bring him to hospital with everything going on, long story but a family member went for something else and ended up dying from something she caught at the hospital.. anyway, but now its definatly time, because its not going away.. any advice? I looked up symptoms of pnemonia after reading this, and I dont think its that.. he had a fever for 1 of the nights but it was gone by morning and he doesnt really get chills, and still has appetite, so I dont think its that.. there is this thing called RSV apparently going around, among other things like covid.. thanks for your help..
@@dappcity8260 that’s good that theirs no fever! It’s possible that it could be allergies depending on where you live. I’m in the US and live in Kentucky so most people have a persistent cough right now because of all of the allergens blooming. RSV typically has a fever as well, but not always.
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Also , look into possible mold and airborne allergies !!💗💗
@@dappcity8260 my son and I had a cough for 4 months at the end of 2019
Anybody with issues breathing please subb to Elizabeth's channel. She has been a God sent to me after suffering 2 years long covid after bilateral pneumonia. It takes a long time for your lungs to heal. So don't get depressed, try and pace yourselves. Pass around Mrs. Elizabeth's videos. They help and she responds as well and is fantastic..
Thank you so, so much! I truly appreciate your feedback and good advice for others! 💗💗💗
Hi, I was reading some of the comments and answers in this comment section and I had a question. What is the correlation between chest percussions and blood clots? Thank you!
You wouldn’t want to do percussion on someone with known blood clots because you could potentially dislodge the clot into the bloodstream.
Ohh okay, thank you so much for replying!
My hubby is currently hospitalized with covid pnemonia. Heavily sedated on a ventilator. Would this work with him not being awake to cough the mucus up?
I’m so sorry to hear that!!! It’s not recommended for COVID patients due to the high rates of blood clots with COVID. The good thing is that if he is on a ventilator, then they are able to suction the mucus from his chest and do that regularly. I’m praying he gets better soon!
What about those of us that are living by ourselves what can we do? When I get a little phlegm from acid reflux I use what’s called a flutter and the viberation that it causes really helps.
Great question! I have a video about 1 person percussion on my TH-cam page! Try this link:
th-cam.com/video/QBYVYA2BTMY/w-d-xo.html
Also, the flutter valve is a handy tool!
@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth what is flutter valve ?
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Should I make sure I am hydrated and I have taken any expectorants before getting this done? My doctor suggested I have a family member do with to aid what’s left in my lungs from my bronchitis. And I am just curious if it will help that I’m at like peak hydration.
Yes! Both of those additions will certainly help!
@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth thank you so much. I feel a little beat up, I think my brother just wanted an excuse to bully me again 😂 but It definitely knocked a lot of stuff loose.
So will it cause blood clots?
No, having a history of blood clots has the potential to not know you have one currently. Since blood clots can move, if percussion occurs it can move the clot & lodge it somewhere dangerous, increasing the risk for an embolism.
It shouldn’t cause blood clots, but you shouldn’t perform percussion on someone who has blood clots.
@@BreatheBetterwithElizabeth does it mean that it shouldn't be done to people who had history of stroke and are undergoing blood thinner medications?
At 1st when u said percussion I thought u were saying put a drum set on his body and start bashing away.
Hi Maam! Thank you for this very informative video! May I ask i this can be done to anyone especially to my 52 years old mom to expectorate her cough or is this indicatd only for COPD, CF, Coronavirus Recovery, Pneumonia Recovery, Chronic Bronchitis, and Emphysema patients?
Hi! You should always ask your Dr before performing percussion therapy in order to make sure that you are a good candidate!
Is there medical equipment for this?
Yes, there is equipment in the hospital setting.