Previous studies have shown that baseline pulmonary function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is approximately 8% to 10% lower than in healthy individuals. Under similar infection conditions, respiratory function impairment is more pronounced in T2DM patients. Therefore, this project aims to explore the effects of incentive spirometry (IS) respiratory training combined with an essential oil diffusion device on improving respiratory function in T2DM patients. Over next two years, this study will utilize data from medical history, blood examination, cardiopulmonary endurance evaluations, subjective respiratory symptom assessments, and pulmonary function analyses to demonstrate the improving effect of the intervention in the patients with T2DM and pulmonary infection. In the first year, the study will focus on assessing the improvement in respiratory function among T2DM patients with concurrent pulmonary infections following IS respiratory training. In the second year, three commonly used essential oils (wintergreen, peppermint, and eucalyptus) will be integrated into IS respiratory training. The goal is to enhance patient comfort during training while improving the effectiveness of respiratory training and investigating the mechanisms and effects of different essential oils. The expected outcomes of this study include demonstrating that IS respiratory training combined with an essential oil diffusion device developed by our research team, could more effectively improve the respiratory function of T2DM patients with pulmonary infections. Building on this foundation, the project aims to increase patient comfort during training sessions by incorporating three commonly available essential oils-wintergreen, peppermint, and eucalyptus. This approach is expected to enhance patient acceptance of respiratory training interventions, laying a solid foundation for clinical promotion. Additionally, the study will analyze the differential effects of these essential oils on respiratory function improvement, providing a cornerstone for future clinical research in the fields of chemistry,
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Essential Oil Diffusion Combined with Respiratory Training
Combination productthree commonly used essential oils (wintergreen, peppermint, and eucalyptus) will be integrated into IS respiratory training
fasting sugar (mg/dl)
A fasting blood sugar test measures the amount of glucose in blood after you haven't eaten for at least 8 hours. The test is typically performed first thing in the morning before breakfast.
Glycated Hemoglobin; HbA1c (%)
Glycated hemoglobin, also known as HbA1c, is a blood test that reflects average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. It measures the percentage (%) of red blood cells coated with glucose (sugar).
Oxyhemoglobin saturation by pulse oximetry; SpO2 (%)
SpO2, or peripheral oxygen saturation, is the percentage of hemoglobin in blood that is carrying oxygen, as measured by a pulse oximeter. It's a non-invasive way to estimate how much oxygen is in blood, with normal levels typically ranging from 95-100%.
Hemoglobin; Hb(g/dL)
Hemoglobin (Hb) is a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. The amount of hemoglobin in the blood is measured and expressed in grams per deciliter (g/dL).
Six-Minute walk test; 6MWT
The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is a simple, submaximal exercise test used to assess a patient's functional exercise capacity. It measures how far a person can walk in six minutes on a flat, hard surface (meter).
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