Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common condition characterized by long-term airway blockage. Symptoms such as breathlessness during physical activity and fatigue significantly affect patients' quality of life (QoL), limiting their ability to engage in various physical activities. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of pulmonary hygiene on respiratory function in individuals with COPD. Design: A pre-experimental design using a one-group pre-test and post-test approach. Setting: Ashok Krishna Hospitals, Erode. Participants: A total of 30 patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, selected using purposive sampling and meeting the inclusion criteria, participated in the study. Selection Criteria: Inclusion criteria included COPD patients aged 20 to 60 years, of both genders, and in stages 1 and 2 of the disease. Methods: The study involved 30 COPD patients who received pulmonary hygiene interventions, including chest physiotherapy for 5 minutes twice a day, huffing for 5 minutes twice a day, and pursed-lip breathing for 5 minutes three times a day. The assessment was carried out using an observational rating scale. Results: The results of the study showed that the pre-test mean score was 8.37 ± 0.65, equivalent to 46.5%, while the post-test mean score was 16.3 ± 1.66, representing 90.56%. The paired t-test value was 27, which was notably higher than the critical value of 2.05. A significant relationship was found between respiratory parameters and age, although no significant correlation was identified with other demographic factors. Conclusion: Pulmonary hygiene has been shown to be very effective in improving respiratory function in individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, breathlessness, physical activity, respiratory parameters, chest physiotherapy.

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Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common condition characterized by long-term airway blockage. Symptoms such as breathlessness during physical activity and fatigue significantly affect patients' quality of life (QoL), limiting their ability to engage in various physical activities. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of pulmonary hygiene on respiratory function in individuals with COPD. Design: A pre-experimental design using a one-group pre-test and post-test approach. Setting: Ashok Krishna Hospitals, Erode. Participants: A total of 30 patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, selected using purposive sampling and meeting the inclusion criteria, participated in the study. Selection Criteria: Inclusion criteria included COPD patients aged 20 to 60 years, of both genders, and in stages 1 and 2 of the disease. Methods: The study involved 30 COPD patients who received pulmonary hygiene interventions, including chest physiotherapy for 5 minutes twice a day, huffing for 5 minutes twice a day, and pursed-lip breathing for 5 minutes three times a day. The assessment was carried out using an observational rating scale. Results: The results of the study showed that the pre-test mean score was 8.37 ± 0.65, equivalent to 46.5%, while the post-test mean score was 16.3 ± 1.66, representing 90.56%. The paired t-test value was 27, which was notably higher than the critical value of 2.05. A significant relationship was found between respiratory parameters and age, although no significant correlation was identified with other demographic factors. Conclusion: Pulmonary hygiene has been shown to be very effective in improving respiratory function in individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, breathlessness, physical activity, respiratory parameters, chest physiotherapy.

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