Affiliation:
1. MD (Anaesthesia), Medical Ofcer (specialist), Civil Hospital Dehra, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract
Background and aim: Breathing can help restore diaphragm function and increase lung capacity. In this
study, we observed the effect of beathing exercise on Severity on covid-19 infection. Methods: A
retrospective study of 20 COVID patients admitted at MSH, Palakwah, Una was conducted. Co-operative patients who were
hemodynamically stable, and SpO2 90 to ≤93% on presentation, were included. All the patients were asked to perform
breathing exercise everyday twice for 30 mins. Results: In this study, 10% in <41-year age group, 75% in 41-60 age group, and
15% aged above 60 years. 65% were males and 35% female. Obesity was the most common comorbidity (40%) followed by
hypertension (35%). Mean duration of stay was 7.28±7.60 days. Face mask to 45% patients, Nasal prongs to 40% and NRBM to
15% patients. Conclusion: Breathing exercises improve SpO2 levels in Mild COVID-19 patients.
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