An experimental study to check immediate effect of stacked breathing exercise on peak expiratory flow rate in cardiac surgery patient-pilot study

Introduction : Pulmonary complications have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality after major abdominal surgery. One of the major causes of pulmonary dysfunction after such surgery is restricted breathing due to pain and diaphragmatic dysfunction.Methodology : this study investigated the effects of pre operative breathing exercises training on the vital capacity and peak expiratory flow rate of upper abdominal surgery patients. The patient were divided into 2 groups, control and experimental. Patient in experimental group were given three supervised session of diaphragmatic deep breathing exercise daily. Spirometric and peak flow meter values of vital capacity and peak expiratory flow rate were obtained one day before and 1st , 3rd , 5th, and 7th day after surgery.Result and conclusion : The data obtained were analyzed in terms of descriptive(frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics by using soft ware SPSS – 16.1 version. The analysis showed a significant difference in the pre and post training vital capacity and peak expiratory flow rate for experimental group compared to control group. So, diaphragmatic deep breathing exercise improves the pulmonary functions after the abdominal surgery.

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The Effect of Buteyko Breathing Exercise on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Carpenters

International Journal of Health Sciences and Research ◽

10.52403/ijhsr.20210608 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 47-51

Author(s):

Pooja Bharat Mistry ◽

Anagha Palkar ◽

Ajay Kumar

Keyword(s):

Peak Expiratory Flow ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽

Wood Dust ◽

Test Results ◽

Breathing Exercise ◽

Asthma Patients ◽

Expiratory Flow ◽

The Difference ◽

Respiratory Conditions

Background: Carpenters are exposed to wood dust during work. This leads to various health problems such as respiratory conditions and decrease in lung functions. Carpenters due to prolong exposure to wood dust causes a decrease in the peak expiratory flow rate. Buteyko breathing exercise is usually given the patients suffering from bronchial asthma this exercise helps to increase peak expiratory flow rate in asthma patients and is very useful. Objective: The aim of the study is to find the effect of buteyko breathing exercise on peak expiratory flow rate in carpenters. Methodology: An experimental study on a total of 30 carpenters among the age group of 35 to 45 years was included in the study. Peak expiratory flow rate of the carpenters were taken before giving Buteyko breathing exercise for 4 week, 2 session pre week. The difference of pre and post peak expiratory flow rate was then calculated. The data was statistically analysed using paired t-test. Results: Buteyko breathing exercise improved the peak expiratory flow rate in carpenters after 4 weeks. (p<0.0001*) Conclusion: Buteyko breathing exercise helps to improve peak expiratory flow rate in carpenters. Key words: carpenters, peak expiratory flow rate, wood dust, Buteyko breathing exercise.

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Effectiveness of The Active Cycle Breathing Technique on The Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) in Asthma Patient

Babali Nursing Research ◽

10.37363/bnr.2020.111 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Julvainda Eka Priya Utama

Keyword(s):

Peak Expiratory Flow ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽

Asthma Patient ◽

Educational Background ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Continuous Treatment ◽

Breathing Exercise ◽

Asthma Patients ◽

Expiratory Flow

Introduction: The Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) is a person maximum expiratory airflow measurement. The active cycle breathing technique is a breathing exercise focus on release the abnormal lung secretion by increase the expiration power. The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of the active cycle breathing technique on the PEFR in asthma patient. Methods: Design of this study was quasi-experimental with single pre-post test group. Study was conducted in the Kedungkandang Primary Health Care, Malang City, East Java Province, Indonesia. In total 25 asthma patients recruited into a single group. The participant asked to practice the breathing exercise for three times a week and being evaluated after one month. The PEFR was measured by Peak Flow Meter. Results: The Wilcoxon test showed p grade < 0.05, which means there is a significant effect of the active cycle breathing technique on the PEFR grade. The increase of PEFR grade in asthma patients start to appear at the week third to the end of week fourth. Continuous treatment may increase the PEFR grade, however it was influenced by several factors such as age (years) and educational background. Conclusion: The active cycle breathing technique increase PEFR in asthma patients. The PEFR expected to be evaluated simultaneously, to assess the stages of improvement for asthma patient.

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The Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR): the Effect of Stress in a Geriatric Population of Chennai- A Pilot Study

JOURNAL FOR CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH ◽

10.7860/jcdr/2013/5356.2728 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Sitalakshmi R

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽

Geriatric Population ◽

Expiratory Flow

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EFFECT OF BODY MASS INDEX ON PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE

International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies ◽

10.32553/ijmbs.v3i9.570 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (9) ◽

Author(s):

K. Subramanyam ◽

Dr. P. Subhash Babu

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽

Normal Weight ◽

The Body ◽

Health Care Centre ◽

Expiratory Flow ◽

Group B

Obesity has become one of the major health issues in India. WHO defines obesity as “A condition with excessive fat accumulation in the body to the extent that the health and wellbeing are adversely affected”. Obesity results from a complex interaction of genetic, behavioral, environmental and socioeconomic factors causing an imbalance in energy production and expenditure. Peak expiratory flow rate is the maximum rate of airflow that can be generated during forced expiratory manoeuvre starting from total lung capacity. The simplicity of the method is its main advantage. It is measured by using a standard Wright Peak Flow Meter or mini Wright Meter. The aim of the study is to see the effect of body mass index on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate values in young adults. The place of a study was done tertiary health care centre, in India for the period of 6 months. Study was performed on 80 subjects age group 20 -30 years, categorised as normal weight BMI =18.5 -24.99 kg/m2 and overweight BMI =25-29.99 kg/m2. There were 40 normal weight BMI (Group A) and 40 over weight BMI (Group B). BMI affects PEFR. Increase in BMI decreases PEFR. Early identification of risk individuals prior to the onset of disease is imperative in our developing country. Keywords: BMI, PEFR.

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