Effectiveness of Balloon Blowing on Respiratory Parameters among Children with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Introduction: Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are common cause of morbidity among children. Noninvasive interventions like balloon-blowing exercises have been explored for their potential to improve respiratory function. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control...
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| author | N. Siva Subramanian B. Mahalakshmi Darji Deep Chiragkumar Chirag Rohitbhai Sathwara Shylaja Kailash Attur Kailash Attur |
| author_facet | N. Siva Subramanian B. Mahalakshmi Darji Deep Chiragkumar Chirag Rohitbhai Sathwara Shylaja Kailash Attur Kailash Attur |
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Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are common cause of morbidity among children. Noninvasive interventions like balloon-blowing exercises have been explored for their potential to improve respiratory function.
Materials and Methods:
A quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group design was used for children with LRTIs. The experimental group (n = 30) practiced balloon blowing exercises for 10 min daily over a period of two weeks, while control group (n = 30) received standard care. Respiratory parameters, including respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and lung function, were measured before and after intervention using standardized tools.
Results:
Intervention group showed significant improvements in respiratory rate and oxygen saturation (P < 0.001), compared to control group with improvement in lung function.
Conclusion:
Balloon-blowing exercises effectively enhance respiratory parameters in children with LRTIs, suggesting it as supplementary intervention in pediatric respiratory care. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-19ad3fca46c44229bc6ac2fb106fe07a2025-08-20T03:31:38ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences0976-48790975-74062025-06-0117Suppl 2S1239S124110.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1978_24Effectiveness of Balloon Blowing on Respiratory Parameters among Children with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: A Quasi-Experimental StudyN. Siva SubramanianB. MahalakshmiDarji Deep ChiragkumarChirag Rohitbhai SathwaraShylaja Kailash AtturKailash AtturIntroduction: Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are common cause of morbidity among children. Noninvasive interventions like balloon-blowing exercises have been explored for their potential to improve respiratory function. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group design was used for children with LRTIs. The experimental group (n = 30) practiced balloon blowing exercises for 10 min daily over a period of two weeks, while control group (n = 30) received standard care. Respiratory parameters, including respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and lung function, were measured before and after intervention using standardized tools. Results: Intervention group showed significant improvements in respiratory rate and oxygen saturation (P < 0.001), compared to control group with improvement in lung function. Conclusion: Balloon-blowing exercises effectively enhance respiratory parameters in children with LRTIs, suggesting it as supplementary intervention in pediatric respiratory care.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1978_24balloon blowinglower respiratory tract infectionrespiratory parameters |
| spellingShingle | N. Siva Subramanian B. Mahalakshmi Darji Deep Chiragkumar Chirag Rohitbhai Sathwara Shylaja Kailash Attur Kailash Attur Effectiveness of Balloon Blowing on Respiratory Parameters among Children with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: A Quasi-Experimental Study Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences balloon blowing lower respiratory tract infection respiratory parameters |
| title | Effectiveness of Balloon Blowing on Respiratory Parameters among Children with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: A Quasi-Experimental Study |
| title_full | Effectiveness of Balloon Blowing on Respiratory Parameters among Children with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: A Quasi-Experimental Study |
| title_fullStr | Effectiveness of Balloon Blowing on Respiratory Parameters among Children with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: A Quasi-Experimental Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effectiveness of Balloon Blowing on Respiratory Parameters among Children with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: A Quasi-Experimental Study |
| title_short | Effectiveness of Balloon Blowing on Respiratory Parameters among Children with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: A Quasi-Experimental Study |
| title_sort | effectiveness of balloon blowing on respiratory parameters among children with lower respiratory tract infection a quasi experimental study |
| topic | balloon blowing lower respiratory tract infection respiratory parameters |
| url | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1978_24 |
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