Health Condition 1: J449- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified Health Condition 2: J439- Emphysema, unspecified Health Condition 3: J418- Mixed simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis Health Condition 4: J459- Other and unspecified asthma
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Pursed lip breathing: Breathing in a manner such that, inhalation is done normally through nose and exhalation is done from the mouth with the lips pursed such as in whistling.
Control
Sponsors
Dr Akhila Natesan
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with obstructive airway disease, diagnosed based on pulmonary function test (FEV1/FVC less than 0.70). 2. Self reported complaint of dyspnea. 3. Patient willing to give written consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient doing any form of exercise. 2. Patients under long term oxygen therapy. 3. Currently smoking. 4. Patients with restrictive lung condition, history of exercise induced exacerbation of asthma, bronchiectasis due to cystic fibrosis. 5. Stage 3 (Severe COPD) i.e FEV1 between 30% - 50% and Stage 4 (Very Severe COPD) i.e less than 30% based on GOLD classification. 6. Patients with any cardiaovascular diseases. 7. Lower limb disability/injury. 8. Neurological injury/ disease, or any vestibular problems. 9. Major vision/ auditory problem. 10. Uncooperative patient.
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Total number of steps in 6 minutes. 2. Vitals. 3. Oxygen saturation measured using pulse oximeter.Timepoint: 2 weeks | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dyspnea on modified borg scale of rate of percieved exertion.Timepoint: 2 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Akhila Natesan
Physiotherapy school and centre, Topiwala National Medical College & B.Y.L Nair Charitable Hospital.
Outcome results
None listed