35.Effects of Breathing Exercises on Breathing Pattern, Lung Capacities and Quality of Life in Asthmatic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Zaryyab1, Zainab Hassan2, Shahzaib Raza Shah1, Sameen Saeed3 and
Naveed Anwar2
ABSTRACT
Objective: To access the effects of breathing exercises on dysfunctional breathing pattern and quality of life in the patients of asthma.
Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Kanaan Physiotherapy & Spine clinic for 5 months from June 2021 to October 2021.
Materials and Methods: Study included 20 participants with age ranges from 15 to 45 years. All the participants were divided into two groups. Participants were assessed pre and post treatment by using spirometry, 10-item breathing pattern observational questionnaire and asthma- related quality of life questionnaire (Mini AQLQ). Group A received papworth breathing technique and Group B received buteyko breathing technique.
Results: The age of the individuals included in this study has mean age 31.20 ± 6.371 ranging from 15 years to 45 years. The quality of life of asthma patients was accessed using mimi AQLQ questionnaire which gave non-significant results. The 10-item breathing pattern observational questionnaire gave significant results. Whereas, the effect of breathing techniques on lung capacities was non-significant as measured by spirometery.
Conclusion: The results of the breathing techniques used in this study named papworth and buteyko methods were accessed using mini asthma quality of life questionnaire, spirometry measurements and Breathing Pattern, 10- item Observational List. The study concludes that breathing techniques showed no significant changes in quality of life but breathing pattern of asthmatic patients can be improved using these techniques.
Key Words: Breathing retraining exercises, asthma, dysfunctional breathing, lung capacities of asthmatic patients, quality of life in asthma.
Citation of article: Zaryyab, Hassan Z, Shah SR, Saeed S, Anwar N. Effects of Breathing Exercises on Breathing Pattern, Lung Capacities and Quality of Life in Asthmatic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Med Forum 2021;32(11):145-149.