Effects of Balloon Blowing Therapy and Bubble PEP on Oxygen Saturation, Dyspnea, and Enjoyment in Pediatric Pneumonia
Comparative Effects of Balloon Blowing Therapy and Bubble PEP on Oxygen Saturation, Dyspnea, and Perceived Enjoyment in Children With Pneumonia
Riphah International University
40 participants
Apr 14, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Pneumonia is a major cause of illness and death in children, leading to breathing difficulties and reduced oxygen levels due to impaired gas exchange. Non-pharmacological techniques like balloon blowing and Bubble PEP are simple, engaging methods used to improve respiratory function. This randomized clinical trial will compare the effects of Balloon Blowing Therapy and Bubble PEP on oxygen saturation, dyspnea, and enjoyment in 40 children with pediatric pneumonia over one week.
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Interventions
Balloon Blowing Therapy involves deep breathing followed by exhaling into a balloon to create positive pressure, improving lung expansion and airway clearance. It is combined with diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing, performed twice daily in 5 days for 1 week
Bubble PEP involves deep inhalation followed by exhalation through water to create resistance and positive pressure, improving lung expansion and airway clearance. It is combined with diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing, performed twice in 5 days for 1 week
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NCT07578870