Postural drainage involves a combination of techniques, including multiple positions to drain the lungs, percussion, vibration, deep breathing, and coughing. Chest Physiotherapy, including postural drainage and percussion techniques, allows gravity to remove mucus build-up in the lungs in COVID -19 patients with respiratory distress. These techniques also help open up both the airways and get more oxygen into air sacs and improve circulation to the lungs.”
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