“Effects of L-Menthol in Controlling Exercise Induced Dyspnea and Fatigue Among COPD Patients”

Abstract

Objective–To find out the effects of L-Menthol in controlling exercise induced dyspnea and fatigue among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.

Method- 120 subjects whose inclusion criteria were matching were enrolled for the study. Patients were selected via convenient sampling method .Procedure was explained and informed consent was filled.

Then baseline data [Borg’s dyspnea scale, Borg’s rating of perceived exertion scale, SPO2 and Pulse rate] was recorded. Then patient was instructed to perform the stair climb power test [9 steps] and two repetitions were done and time was recorded for each .After both repetitions, again base line data was recorded , At the same time , L-MENTHOL was administered to the patient for 1minute. Again, baseline data was recorded

Result and Conclusion-Correlation between 1^st and 2^nd reading of stair climb test was significant with different pre, post test , variables such as BDS , BRPE, SPO2 , L-MENTHOL ,PULSE RATE. Comparison between Pretest, Post test & After L-menthol, BDS, BRPE, PR, SpO2 was significant.