PENGARUH PURSED LIP BREATHING TERHADAP RESPIRATORY RATE PADA PASIEN PENYAKIT PARU OBSTRUKTIF KRONIK (PPOK) DI RS GRANDMED LUBUK PAKAM TAHUN 2025

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disorder characterized by airflow obstruction due to damage to the airway structure. This condition causes an increased respiratory rate, shortness of breath, and decreased ventilatory efficiency. Pursed Lip Breathing
has been shown to be effective in reducing respiratory rate in patients with COPD. This technique can be recommended as a simple, safe, and effective nursing intervention to reduce shortness of breath and improve the quality of patients breathing.