The motivation behind chest PT is to move liquid or bodily fluid in the lungs. It is finished by applauding on the chest and by situating your youngster to help move bodily fluid to the bigger aviation routes where it very well may be hacked and additionally suctioned out. 

How regularly would it be a good idea for me to do chest PT? 

Chest PT is typically done each eight to 12 hours, contingent upon your youngster’s requirements. It tends to be accomplished all the more regularly if necessary. 

When would it be advisable for me to do chest PT? 

A fun chance to do Chest PT is in the first part of the day prior to your youngster having breakfast. This will eliminate the emissions that have developed during the evening and clear his lungs so he can start his day. 

Another fun time is just before your kid heads to sleep. This readies your youngster for a peaceful evening. 

Preparing to do chest PT for your kid 

Set yourself up by loosening up your shoulders, arms and wrists. Cup your hands, holding your thumb and fingers together. Legitimate hand position is vital; it will make an air pad between your hand and your youngster’s chest. On the off chance that you hold your hands level, chest PT won’t be as viable and you may hurt your kid 

Chest PT is finished by freshly, yet delicately, applauding your kid’s chest. It should make a “clopping” sound. For little newborn children, an apparatus called a percussion mallet might be utilized. 

The most effective method to situate your kid for chest PT 

Get some information about situating your youngster. In the event that is conceivable, your kid ought to be situated with his head brought down. In this position, the power of gravity assists with attracting the discharges to the bigger, upper aviation routes where it very well may be hacked or suctioned out. Putting your kid over your lap with his head brought down (if your kid is little) or setting him in bed with the top of the bed brought down might be useful. 

A light cover or child cover might be utilized to give some padding. In the event that chest PT is done appropriately, it won’t hurt your youngster. Truth be told, numerous youngsters nod off during the treatment. 

Where would it be advisable for me to do chest PT? 

There are 6 essential zones for Chest PT: right front, directly back and right side and left front, left back and left side. The lungs are situated under the ribs. Be mindful so as not to do Chest PT beneath the ribs, as this could harm your kid’s kidneys, liver or spleen. Your hand ought to consistently applaud in any event one inch over the ribs. Likewise, make an effort not to “applaud” on your youngster’s collarbone, shoulder bones, spine or sternum (the bone that runs down the front of the chest). 

How long would it be advisable for me to do chest PT? 

At whatever point you are doing chest PT, consistently watch your youngster intently for difficult situations breathing, for example, 

Hacking 

Breathing “hard” 

Pale blue tone around the lips 

Expanded breathing rate 

On the off chance that your youngster starts hacking, sit him/her up until the hacking stops. On the off chance that he isn’t experiencing any difficulty breathing, reposition your kid and get done with applauding. 

Great chest PT may relax a ton of emissions or a “plug,” which may raise your youngster to have ruckus relaxing. In the event that this occurs, pull your kid or let him hack into a tissue at that point let him enjoy a little reprieve. Watch your kid intently during the remainder of the chest PT. Pull or have him hack once more, if essential. Call your youngster’s PCP in the event that he keeps on experiencing difficulty relaxing.