Covid-19 and Breathing Exercise: Effect on Spo2 Levels

Abstract

Background and aim: Breathing can help restore diaphragm function and increase lung capacity. In this study, we observed the effect of beathing exercise on Severity on covid-19 infection. Methods: A retrospective study of 20 COVID patients admitted at MSH, Palakwah, Una was conducted. Co-operative patients who were hemodynamically stable, and SpO2 90 to ≤93% on presentation, were included. All the patients were asked to perform breathing exercise everyday twice for 30 mins. Results: In this study, 10% in <41-year age group, 75% in 41-60 age group, and 15% aged above 60 years. 65% were males and 35% female. Obesity was the most common comorbidity (40%) followed by hypertension (35%). Mean duration of stay was 7.28±7.60 days. Face mask to 45% patients, Nasal prongs to 40% and NRBM to 15% patients. Conclusion: Breathing exercises improve SpO2 levels in Mild COVID-19 patients.