Effectiveness of Balloon-Blowing Deep Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Parameters Among Children With Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Kawaljit Ahuja; Maria Mattu

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.79712

Effectiveness of Balloon-Blowing Deep Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Parameters Among Children With Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Author(s)	Ms. Kawaljit Ahuja, Ms. Maria Mattu
Country	India
Abstract	ABSTRACT Background: Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are a major cause of morbidity among children and commonly lead to hospitalization. Deep breathing exercises, such as balloon blowing, may improve lung expansion and respiratory function in children with LRTIs. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of balloon-blowing deep breathing exercises among children aged 6–12 years with lower respiratory tract infections. Methods: A quasi-experimental parallel-group study was conducted from February to April 2023 among 60 hospitalized children aged 6–12 years in a selected hospital in Punjab, India. Participants were allocated into experimental (n = 30) and control (n = 30) groups using a concealed envelope method. Children in the experimental group received balloon-blowing deep breathing exercises along with standard treatment for six consecutive days, whereas the control group received standard treatment alone. Respiratory parameters were assessed using a respiratory parameter observation checklist before and after the intervention. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square test and independent t-test, were used for data analysis. Results: Balloon-blowing deep breathing exercises were found to be effective in reducing respiratory parameter scores among children in the experimental group. The post-test mean ± SD respiratory parameter score was significantly lower in the experimental group compared to the control group (12.60 ± 2.09 vs. 25.20 ± 2.44; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Balloon-blowing deep breathing exercise is an effective, low-cost, child-friendly, and non-pharmacological intervention for improving respiratory parameters among children with LRTIs. The intervention may be incorporated into routine pediatric nursing care to support respiratory recovery.
Keywords	Keywords: Lower respiratory tract infection, balloon-blowing exercise, deep breathing exercise, children, respiratory parameters, pediatric nursing.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-06-06
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.79712

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Effectiveness of Balloon-Blowing Deep Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Parameters Among Children With Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: A Quasi-Experimental Study

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