Study Design: Quasi experimental.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of glossopharyngeal insufflation on pulmonary function in cervical cord injury.
Setting: Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, India.
Methods: Thirty-one cervical cord injured (ISNCSCI A and B) subjects received respiratory rehabilitation for 4 weeks, with the experimental group performing glossopharyngeal insufflation along with respiratory rehabilitation. The groups were assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks for pulmonary function test, chest expansion, dyspnea, and chest tightness.
Results: Significant differences were observed in IVC, IC, FVC, FEV1, MEF 75%, PEF, tidal volume, chest expansion, dyspnea, and chest tightness (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Glossopharyngeal insufflation is a technique that can be used to improve the respiratory function after cervical cord injury.
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