Breathing exercise using a modified Triflo incentive spirometer by closing the second and third inspiratory inlet holes Triflo, incentive spirometer, breathing exercise
Conditions
Interventions
The Triflo device will be modified by closing the second and third air entry holes (mTFc). Participants will sit upright. Participants will begin with a relaxed expiration, followed by a slow, deep in
Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other
Breathing exercise using a modified Triflo with selected inspiratory inlet hole closed (mTFc),Traditional deep breathing exercise (TDB)
Sponsors
Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Age between 18 - 39 years (young adults), 40 - 59 years (middle aged adults), or 60 - 80 years (older adults) 2. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions 3. Normal lung function, confirmed by spirometry (FEV1 and FVC ratio less than or equal to 70 percent and FVC greater than 80 percent). 4. Normal vital signs
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Respiratory diseases such as asthma, interstitial lung disease, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 2. Neurological conditions affecting respiratory mechanics, such as hemiplegia or phrenic nerve palsy 3. Active respiratory infection 4. Recent surgery involving the thoracic or upper abdominal regions 5. Asthma screening questionnaire greater than 3 scores. 6. Current physical therapy students and physical therapists
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Respiratory variables Measurement during inspiratory flowrate, inspiratory pressure, inspiratory tidal volume, respiratory phase duration,Respiratory variable measurement baseline, during, post Maximal inspiratory pressure, Thoracic expansion | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Diaphragmatic Excursion, Excursion rate, excursion time baseline, during, post Ultrasonography,Muscle activity During Surface electromyography,Perceived Exertion during Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale,Participants perception post Patient reported outcome using four point Likert scale on level of discomfort during performance, ease of performing, and ability to remember the breathing procedure | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactChatchai Phimphasak
Assistant professor
Outcome results
None listed