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Effects of Balloon Blowing Therapy and Bubble PEP on Oxygen Saturation, Dyspnea, and Enjoyment in Pediatric Pneumonia
Sponsor: Riphah International University
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.
Official title: Comparative Effects of Balloon Blowing Therapy and Bubble PEP on Oxygen Saturation, Dyspnea, and Perceived Enjoyment in Children With Pneumonia
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-04-14
Completion Date
2026-06-05
Last Updated
2026-09-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Balloon Blowing Therapy
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
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
Locations (1)
Gulab Devi Chest Hospital Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan