Physiological Effects of Expiration With the Glottis Open in Lateral Posture (ELTGOL) and Flutter Valve in Patients With Bronchiectasis

Acute Physiological Effects of Expiration With the Glottis Open in Lateral Posture (ELTGOL) and Flutter Valve in Dynamic and Static Pulmonary Volumes of Patients With Bronchiectasis

This study aimed to evaluate the acute physiological effects of expiration with the glottis open in lateral posture (ELTGOL) and Flutter valve in dynamic and static lung volumes in patients with bronchiectasis and, secondarily, to study the effect of these techniques in sputum production.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients with clinical and radiological criteria of bronchiectasis

Exclusion Criteria:

• heart failure
• pneumonia
• chest pain
• inability to perform the procedures
• asthma
• cystic fibrosis