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Comparison of Buteyko Breathing Technique and Pursed Lip Breathing to Improve Pulmonary Function in Asthma
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Buteyko Breathing exercises and Pursed lip breathing for Asthma. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objective of the study was to compare the effects of Buteyko breathing technique and pursed lip breathing technique in the management of asthma. A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 60 asthmatic patients randomly allocated to Buteyko technique group and pursed lip breathing group. Both the groups received 4 weeks of treatment, 3 times per week. Data was collected at base line, 2nd week and 4th week. Outcome measurements included FVC, FEV, PEFR and Asthma Control Test Questionnaire scores. Data analysis was carried out on Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) v.21.0. Confidence interval was kept at 95% and a p-value of less than 0.05 was considered significant.
Study Details
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Interventions
Buteyko breathing technique was performed by asking the patient to take a small breath in and then out and hold his/her breath and count the time in seconds, as long as he or she can, until first signs of air hunger start to appear, followed by normal breathing once again. This procedure was repeated 15 times, three sets of 15 repetitions were given to the patient per day, 3 days per week and the treatment was continued for 4 weeks.
Pursed lip breathing was performed as nasal inspiration followed by expiratory blowing against partially closed lips. Participants received a total of 3 sets of 15 repetitions per day, 3 times a week and the treatment was continued for 4 weeks.