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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

Effectiveness of Balloon Blowing on Respiratory Parameters among Children with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

N Siva Subramanian, B Mahalakshmi, Darji Deep Chiragkumar, Chirag Rohitbhai Sathwara, Shylaja Kailash Attur, Kailash Attur

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N Siva SubramanianDepartment of Psychiatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.
B MahalakshmiDepartment of Paediatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.
Darji Deep ChiragkumarDepartment of Paediatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.
Chirag Rohitbhai SathwaraDepartment of Paediatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.
Shylaja Kailash AtturDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.
Kailash AtturDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.

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Abstract

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 group design was used for children with LRTIs. The experimental group ( Results: Intervention group showed significant improvements in respiratory rate and oxygen saturation ( 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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Balloon blowinglower respiratory tract infectionrespiratory parameters

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PMCPMC12244867

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