Effect of Lung Boost Exerciser on Ventilatory Functions among Male Smokers | ||||
| The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||||
| Article 59, Volume 100, Issue 1, July 2025, Page 2937-2943 PDF (300.67 K) | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2025.441563 | ||||
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| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Smoking is detrimental to health, containing toxic compounds that contribute to several life-threatening conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, as well as cardiovascular diseases. The lung boost exerciser was utilized to enhance lung capacity and alleviate shallow breathing. It additionally aids in strengthening the pulmonary muscles. Patients and methods: Forty males with light smoking levels, aged 20 to 30years, their pack-year level was 5:10 pack / year, they were smoking at least 3 years and still smoking, and their body mass index (BMI) ranged from 20-29.9 kg/m2, participated in this study. They were divided into two groups; each consisted of twenty participants. Group (A): were given lung boost exerciser along with traditional physical therapy program for the chest in the form of diaphragmatic breathing exercise as well as pursed-lip breathing exercise, and group (B): were given a traditional physical therapy program for the chest in form of diaphragmatic breathing exercise as well as pursed-lip breathing exercise. All outcome variables were measured before and after treatment program. Ventilatory function was assessed by spirometer and 6-minute walking test (6MWT). Results: The results showed a substantial increase in all outcome variables in both groups in the favour of group A. Conclusion: Adding lung boost exercisers to traditional chest physical therapy was an effective modality for improving ventilatory functions among smokers. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Lung boost exerciser; Smokers; Ventilatory function | ||||
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