<![CDATA[Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Indonesia. The most common symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, and secretion retention that interferes with airway clearance. One of the non-pharmacological interventions to address respiratory problems is Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise (DBE), which aims to improve ventilation effectiveness and optimize breathing patterns. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise in airway management among pulmonary TB patients in the Emergency Department of Dr. Tadjuddin Chalid Hospital, Makassar. Method: A case study was conducted using a nursing care approach, which included assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Results: After the implementation, the patient showed significant improvements, including a more regular respiratory rate (decreasing from 28 breaths/min), reduced use of accessory respiratory muscles, easier sputum expectoration, decreased wheezing, and reduced shortness of breath. These outcomes indicate that DBE is effective in enhancing airway clearance and improving breathing patterns in pulmonary TB patients. Conclusion: Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise has proven to be an effective non-pharmacological intervention in airway management for pulmonary TB patients. This technique can be used as a supportive therapy in emergency departments as well as in continued care to improve the quality of life of patients.]]>
