Figure 1
Balloon’s size control box (a.) and balloon for training (b.).
Figure 2
CONSORT 2010 flow diagram of participant allocation, follow-up and analysis.
Table 1
The physiological characteristics of the SMG and BBG group.
| VARIABLES | SMG (n = 15) | BBG (n = 15) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 34.51 ± 4.91 | 38.45 ± 13.82 |
| Resting heart rate (b/min) | 93.87 ± 14.18 | 87.93 ± 13.58 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 105.47 ± 17.38 | 106.40 ± 12.78 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 69.27 ± 9.63 | 68.27 ± 6.67 |
[i] Data are presented as mean ± SD (BP = Blood pressure).
Figure 3
The comparison of the respiratory muscle strength variables between the SMG and BBG group.
Data are presented as mean ± SD. *p < .05, vs. pre-test, †p < .05, vs. SMG.
Figure 4
The comparison of the asthma control variables between the SMG and BBG.
Data are presented as mean ± SD. *p < .05, vs. Pre-test.