Gambaran Arus Puncak Ekspirasi (APE) dan Kontrol Asma pada Pasien Asma

Abstract

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease characterized by episodic wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness due to airway obstruction. The aim of this study was to identify the peak expiratory flow (APE) and control of asthma in asthmatic patients at the Poly Paru Airlangga University Hospital and Home Haji General Hospital) Surabaya. This research method was descriptive study with a sample of 78 respondents. APE was measured using a Peak Flow Meter and asthma control using the Asthma Control Test (ACT) questionnaire. This study showed that APE and asthma control in all study subjects were 27-88% of the standard value. It can be concluded that there was a decrease in Peak Forced Expiration Flow and control of asthma in asthmatic patients. This study is expected to be a source of information for health professionals especially nurses regarding the value of Forced Expiration Peak Flow (APE) and asthma control in asthmatic patients.