SERVICE DESCRIPTION

In Cotilia, this treatment is performed at the inhalation treatment department with an apparatus that delivers an intermittent positive pressure sulfur aerosol. The method is aimed at patients with initial-medium known respiratory insufficiency especially if they have chronic obstructive and/or emphysematous bronchopneumopathy. This therapy has a dual purpose: to allow aeration of the deeper parts of the lung and to reduce the work of breathing. Considering the possible triggering of bronchoconstriction phenomena and with a view to taking advantage of the greater distribution of ventilation obtained in the lungs during the therapeutic session, pulmonary ventilations are almost always covered by the administration of mild doses of fast-acting bronchodilator drugs, delivered continuously by the device during its activation. It should be remembered that this is the only spa therapy that involves the use of drugs. The method should be customized on the basis of the findings of the specialist pulmonary evaluation and respiratory function tests, with the opportunity to integrate it with other respiratory rehabilitation techniques (respiratory physiokinesitherapy, postural drainage, ventilatory re-training, etc.). Ward staff will always pay special attention to patients performing this type of care, educating them on proper exercise performance. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)