The effectiveness of asthma exercise in improving peak expiratory flow in patients with asthma

Kartikasari, Dian and Aisyah, Risqi Dewi and Sugiyono, Selmy Arnis Febgita and Che Hasan, Muhammad Kamil (2026) The effectiveness of asthma exercise in improving peak expiratory flow in patients with asthma. Jurnal Respirasi (Journal of Respirology), 12 (02). pp. 97-103. ISSN 2407-0831 E-ISSN 2621-8372

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Abstract

Introduction: The prevalence of asthma increases annually. In addition to pharmacological therapy, asthma management can also be achieved through non-pharmacological therapies, including physical activity such as jogging or exercise. Exercise for asthma is beneficial for strengthening respiratory muscles and improving lung function, which can be assessed by measuring peak expiratory flow (PEF) with a peak flow meter. This study aimed to determine the effect of asthma exercise on PEF in patients with asthma. Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design. A convenience sampling technique was used to select 60 individuals, who were divided into two groups: an intervention group (n=30) and a control group (n=30). The intervention group performed asthma exercise, whereas the control group received no treatment. Peak expiratory flow was measured using a peak flow meter before and after the intervention. Results: A significant difference in mean PEF values was observed between the intervention and control groups. The mean increase in PEF was higher in the intervention group than in the control group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Asthma exercises significantly increased PEF in patients with asthma. Therefore, asthma exercises can be recommended as a non-pharmacological therapy to aid asthma management.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Asthma exercise, Asthma patients, Human & health, Peak expiratory flow.
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT65 Medicine and surgery for nurses
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Medical Surgical Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing
Depositing User:	Dr Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan
Date Deposited:	15 Jun 2026 16:44
Last Modified:	15 Jun 2026 16:44
Queue Number:	2026-06-Q3650
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/129264

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