Overview
The study was done to:
- Investigate the effect of respiratory training on functional lung capacity and
- To detect the effect of respiratory training on pulmonary functions in children with β-thalassemia major.
- To detect the level of oxygen saturation and heart rate during and after blood transfusion in children with β-thalassemia major.
Description
Children with thalassemia require regular blood transfusions, which can lead to complications and affect lung capacity, oxygen saturation, and heart rate. To improve lung function capacity, this study aims to enhance physical fitness for children with B-thalassemia major, enabling optimal performance in daily activities and leisure activities. Physical activity focused on fitness is essential for children to find pleasure in physical activities and improve oxygen saturation levels. This study may also help physiotherapists understand the importance of improving lung function capacity for children with B-major thalassemia.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed as thalassemia & subjected to blood transfusion
- Their age range from 6 to 10 years old
- Both sexes, male and female, will participate.
- Subjects are able to follow simple verbal commands or instructions included in the procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Children with mental retardation or any other disability .
- Children with visual or hearing defects.
- Children with cardiovascular, chest pulmonary, and heart diseases.
- Children with any postoperative cardiovascular, chest pulmonary, and heart conditions.