MINING CLINICAL BRIEF
Post-TB Lung Health in Mining Workforces
For mine occupational health teams.
Why It Matters
Mining carries a high TB and post-TB burden. Post-TB lung disease leaves scarring, mucus and breathlessness that reduce fitness for work and drive repeat infections - yet it is seldom followed up.
How Airphysio Helps
Drug-free daily airway clearance supports post-TB breathing recovery as part of a structured rehabilitation programme.
Evidence
- Airway clearance is established in chronic-mucus and bronchiectatic disease (which post-TB often causes).
- A systematic review and meta-analysis reported improved sputum clearance and symptom or quality-of-life outcomes with OPEP in COPD (2020).
Programme
Run as a Measure-Support-Reassess cohort of post-TB workers.
[REVIEW NEEDED BY: pulmonologist or occupational medicine practitioner]
Next step Book a workplace demonstration and a 60-day Measure. Support. Reassess. pilot. Health Brands SA - tshepo@therapyonthego.co.za - 012 440 6044.
Get AirPhysio® — R945 incl. 15% VAT
Drug-free airway clearance. Fulfilled by the official SA store.
This platform records measurements taken by your health practitioner and readings you self-report. It does not diagnose or treat any condition. AirPhysio® is a trademark of its manufacturer; claims are limited to airway clearance and lung-expansion support. Items requiring specialist confirmation are marked for review before external use.