Standard Airway Clearance Therapy Package for COPD Patients

• 基本検査
• CT検査
• 全血球計算検査
• 生検
• 医師相談
• 胸部X線検査
• 生化学的血液検査
• 胸部X線
• 全血球計算（CBC）
• 医師との診察

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For patients living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), one of the most persistent challenges is clearing thick, sticky mucus from the lungs. This mucus traps bacteria, narrows airways, and triggers repeated exacerbations that accelerate lung function decline. Airway Clearance Therapy (ACT)​ — also known as pulmonary clearance or chest physiotherapy — offers a non-invasive, drug-free solution to break this cycle.
What ACT Does for COPD
ACT uses physical techniques to mobilize secretions from the peripheral airways toward the central trachea, where they can be coughed out more effectively. Unlike simply coughing on your own, ACT targets deep mucus that would otherwise remain lodged in small airways.
Key Techniques Used:
Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT):​ A three-step sequence — breathing control, thoracic expansion exercises, and forced expiratory technique (huffing) — that loosens mucus without causing airway collapse.
Postural Drainage & Chest Percussion:​ Gravity-assisted positioning combined with rhythmic clapping on the chest wall helps drain secretions from specific lung segments.
Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) Devices:​ Handheld oscillating valves create back-pressure during exhalation, keeping airways open and pushing mucus upward.
High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO):​ An inflatable vest delivers rapid vibrations to dislodge stubborn mucus — ideal for advanced or bed-bound COPD patients.
Proven Benefits for COPD Patients
✅ Reduces sputum retention and improves cough effectiveness
✅ Decreases frequency and severity of acute exacerbations
✅ Improves ventilation-perfusion matching and oxygen saturation
✅ Enhances exercise tolerance and quality of life
✅ Lowers reliance on antibiotics and hospitalizations
Who Should Consider ACT?
Any COPD patient who produces daily sputum (>30 mL), struggles with productive cough, or has experienced two or more exacerbations in the past year may benefit. The therapy is typically prescribed by a pulmonologist or respiratory therapist and performed at home after initial training.
Important Note:​ ACT is not a substitute for bronchodilators or steroids — it works alongside standard pharmacological treatment to optimize airway clearance and maintain lung health.

• 専任医療コーディネーター
• 医療旅行手配 — 特別パートナー価格での航空券・ホテル予約
• 医療旅行中の患者擁護