None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Conch Shell Blowing Training: Intervention duration will be 2 weeks, with 1 session per day for 5 days per week. Each session comprises blowing the conch shell 3 times, with each attemp
Sponsors
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 Healthy active smokers with no diagnosed respiratory disorders. 2 Individuals with a smoking history of at least 3 years. 3 Participants willing to participate and provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1 Individuals unable to understand or follow verbal instructions. 2 Presence of any cardiovascular or respiratory disorder. 3 History of recent breathlessness, chest pain, or dizziness. 4 Abnormal chest wall conditions. 5 History of thoracic or chest surgery. 6 Neuromuscular disorders affecting respiratory muscles. 7 Presence of communicable diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in pulmonary function parameters (FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC ratio) from baseline to 2 weeks.Timepoint: Baseline Post Intervention after 2 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in chest expansion at axillary, nipple, and xiphisternal levels from baseline to 2 weeksTimepoint: Baseline Post Intervention after 2 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Akanksha Saxena
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Outcome results
None listed