Efektivitas Latihan Incentive Spirometry dengan Latihan Pernapasan Diafragma terhadap Fungsi Paru, Kapasitas Fungsional, dan Kualitas Hidup Penderita Asma Bronkial Alergi

Abstract

Exacerbation of allergic asthma prevalence is increasing. Various attempts were made to lower it with diaphragm breathing and incentive spirometry exercise. However, comparison of the effectiveness of both exercises are unclear. This study aims to compare those effects. Research conducted in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital and Dr. H. A. Rotinsulu Pulmonary Hospital (September–December 2012). Twenty female, aged 26−40 years, partially controlled bronchial asthma allergic patients who consented for this study were divided into 2 groups. Each group was given incentive spirometry and diaphragm breathing exercise for 8 weeks. Before and after treatment lung function with forced expiratory volume in 1 second - FEV1, functional capacity with walking distance (6 minute walking test) and quality of life (St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire-SGRQ) were assessed. The characteristics of the subjects were normally distributed and homogeneous. Independent T test results showed incentive spirometry compared to diaphragm breathing exercise was more effective in improving FEV1 (6.19±2.63 vs 0.40±0.33% predicted), walking distance (229.07±21.84 vs 140.69±16.91 m), and SGRQ (total value 1,036.51±341.14 vs 360.09 ±182.10). In conclusion, incentive spirometry is more effective in improving lung function, functional capacity, and quality of life compared to diaphragm breathing exercises in patients with allergic bronchial asthma. [MKB. 2014;46(1):39–47]