Balloon therapy is an empirical example that patients with respiratory tract diseases can use to improve their daily care. The diaphragm and ribs are expanded and raised by the intercostal muscles, which are activated during the balloon-blowing exercise.

This makes it possible for the lungs to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.

The study highlights that after performing balloon blowing exercises, a significant improvement in oxygen saturation in COVID-19 patients was observed.

The balloon-blowing activity can benefit patients with COVID-19 and lessen the need for ICU treatment because it is simple to do, comfortable for everyone, and inexpensive.

Additionally, this will relieve the strain on healthcare resources and personnel as the number of severely ill COVID-19 patients rapidly increases all over the world.

Therefore, it may be concluded that physiotherapeutic balloon-blowing exercises are a useful way to enhance oxygen saturation in COVID-19 patients.

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