Efficacy of Respiratory Exercise on Respiratory Function among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease patients
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a disease that can be prevented and treated. It causes respiratory symptoms and limitations of airflow that is caused by alveolar and airway abnormalities often due to inhalation of noxious gases and particles.The aim: was to assess the effect of inspiratory muscle training program on improving respiratory function of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Methods:A quasi experimental research design was used. The study done at Mansoura University Hospital.A sample size of 60 subjects divided into 30 for study groupand 30 for control group.Tools:Interview schedule sheet which includes Socio-demographic and health profile.Diagnostic tests as ABG, CBC and pulmonary function test. Results:Therewas highly statistically significant improvement in the study group after the training program regarding ABG(PACO2, PAO2,HCO3, SaO2 ), FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC(p<0.05) except PH(a significant improvement only p=0.034).Conclusions:there was an improvement in respiratory function among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.
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Heba Ibrahim El sayed, Amany Mohamed Shebl, HalaMohamed Abd Elhamed
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