Effects of air stacking on pulmonary function and peak cough flow in patients with cervical spinal cord injury

This study investigates if a breathing exercise called 'air stacking' can help people with spinal cord injuries breathe and cough better. The study found that air stacking exercises can improve lung function and coughing ability in these patients. These improvements are important because better coughing helps clear the airway, reducing the risk of respiratory complications.

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  Forced vital capacity and peak cough flow increased significantly in the experimental group compared to the controls.
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  All within-group variables in the experimental group differed significantly at 6 weeks compared to baseline.
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  Air stacking exercise significantly improved pulmonary function and peak cough flow in patients with a cervical spinal cord injury.