Active Cycle Breathing Exercise on Post Tuberculosis Bronchiectasis

Abstract

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) has remained as a major global health issue in Indonesia. Bronchiectasis
frequently occurs in healing process, followed by excessive phlegm and low physical activity.
Methods: A case presentation of 49 years old female diagnosed as bronchiectasis post tuberculosis,
difficulty to clear the phlegm, and inactive. Patient has undergone pulmonary rehabilitation by active
cycle breathing exercise, 5 days a week, 30 minute/session, for 2 weeks.
Results: There was no dyspnea, patient easily remove phlegm, and can be more active, after cycle
breathing exercise program.
Conclusion: Active cycle breathing exercise effective to relieve dyspnea, improving patient ability to
clearance the phlegm, and increase physical activity.
Keywords: Bronchiectasis, active cycle breathing exercise, phlegm clearance, physical activity