DEEP BREATHING EXERCISE AND ACTIVE RANGE OF MOTION EFFECTIVELY RE DUCE DYSPNEA IN CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE PATIENTS

Novita Nirmalasari

NurseLine Journal
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017): November 2017

Dyspnea is a clinical manifestation of congestive heart failure (CHF) due to lack of oxygen supply because of accumulation of fluid in the alveoli. This is an important factor that affects the quality of life of patients. The accumulation makes the heart unable to pump up to the maximum. The effect in respiratory muscle increases the sensation of dyspnea. Non-pharmacological management is measures aimed to maintain physical stability, avoid behaviors that can aggravate the condition, and detect early symptoms of worsening heart failure. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of deep breathing exercise and active range of motion on