Effects of Balloon-blowing Exercises in 90/90 Bridge Position With a Ball on Pulmonary Function Among Asthmatic Patients

Effects of Balloon-blowing Exercises in 90/90 Bridge Position With a Ball on Pulmonary Function Among Asthmatic Patients

In asthma, the airways in the respiratory system can experience inflammation and constriction, causing increased difficulty in expelling air during exhalation. This results in disruptions to respiratory parameters, exercise intolerance, and a diminished overall quality of life.Engaging in balloon-blowing exercises while in a 90/90 bridge position with the use of a ball will lead to enhanced pulmonary function and quality of life in individuals with asthma.

Asthma attacks and labored breathing can cause strain and weakness in the diaphragm, the main muscle supporting breathing, as well as the muscles of core.

The study objective is to determine the effects of balloon-blowing exercises in 90/90 bridge posotion with a ball on pulmonary function and quality of life among asthmatic patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults: aged (18-59 years)
• Gender: Both male and females
• Grade1- Grade 4 on Modified MRC dyspnea scale
• Asthma severity ( level 1 mild intermediate, levell 2 mild persistent)

Exclusion criteria:

• Level 3 and above asthmatics or status asthmatics.
• Any congenital deformities of chest wall/ Heart/ Lungs.
• Demonstrated neuromuscular or neurological deficit/ chest wall deformity.
• Cardiopulmonary diseases including coronary artery disease(CAD), Pulmonary HTN, ------Aortic Stenosis, regurgitation, etc.
• Any Autoimmune disease with manifestations of Chest wall/ heart/ Lungs.
• Any recent cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery or sternotomy.
• Recent history of the blunt chest wall or abdominal trauma.
• Unstable hemodynamic parameters (arterial pressure >140mmhg systolic and >90mmhg for diastolic).
• Pregnancy