Abstract
Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 is caused by Novel Coronavirus, it is a Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2). There are several respiratory problems lasting for post covid period. Peoples are facing symptoms of respiratory illness in post covid period. Aim of the study: To assess the effectiveness of deep breathing exercise on respiratory problems among post covid patients. Material and method: The quantitative approach and pre-experimental pre-test post-test one group design was adopted for the study. 60 patient with post covid respiratory problems attending OPD were selected by purposive sampling technique. The group received intervention as diaphragmatic breathing exercise, and again respiratory problems were assessed. Result: According to the study majority 30% patients were complained of chest pain, majority 80% patients had cough and 28.3% patients had cold. The results of Wilcoxon sign test shows significally decrease in the respiratory problems in post intervention group, the deep breathing exercise is effective on respiratory problems among post COVID patients Conclusion: The study concluded that the deep breathing exercise was effective in terms of reducing the respiratory problems and complications in post covid patients.
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