Effective Cough Techniques

Effective Cough Definition

Effective cough is a cough with correct method, where clients can save energy so tired and can not easily remove phlegm fullest. Effective cough techniques are actions taken to clear secretions from the respiratory tract. The goal of an effective cough is to improve lung expansion, mobilization of secretions and prevent the side effects of retention of secretions such as pneumonia, atelectasis and fever. Cough effectively make a positive contribution towards expenditure sputum volume. With effective cough patients become aware of how to put out sputum. Healthy people do not spend sputum; sometimes if there is, the amount is very small so it can not be measured. The amount released is not only determined by the disease that was suffered, but also by the stage of the disease.

The trick is prior to coughing, clients are encouraged to drink warm water with a rationalization to dilute phlegm. After it is advisable for the inspiration. This is done for two times. Then after the third inspiration, encourage clients to cough up firmly.


Effective Cough destination

1. Exercising respiratory muscles in order to perform functions properly.
2. Removing existing seputum sputum or respiratory canals.
3. Coaching clients so accustomed to breathing with a good way.

Benefits of Effective Cough

1. To remove secretions that obstruct the airway.
2. To lighten the complaint during a shortness of breath in heart patients.

Indication of Effective Cough
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), emphysema, fibrosis, asthma, chest infection, bedrest or postoperative patients.


How Effective Cough

1. Encourage clients to drink warm water (for easy in spending secretion).
2. Breathe in 4-5 times.
3. On the next pull of the breath hold for 1-2 seconds.
4. Lift shoulders and chest loosened and batukan firmly.
5. Do it four times every cough effective, custom-tailored frequency.
6. Note the condition of the patient.