Bronchial asthma. Asthma
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Reflexology massageThe patients in this group are selected according to the inclusion criteria after completing the questionnaire, and their FEV1 and respiratory rate are measured in f
The patients in this group are selected according to the inclusion criteria after completing the questionnaire, and their FEV1 and respiratory rate are measured in four sessions (once a week) before a
Sponsors
Yasouj University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 18 and 65 years; No cognitive, hearing, and visual impairment; Ability and willingness to participate in the study; no use of drugs or psychotropic substances; Definite diagnosis of mild to moderate sustained asthma according to the physician’s opinion for more than 1 year; Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) >60% or <95%; No hematologic disease such as hemophilia, reduced platelet, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT); No other treatments such as relaxation and psychotherapy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to continue participating in the study New disease The progression of the disease to a severe and persistent Death If the patient has an acute asthma attack.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The volume of air that is exerted by pressure in the first second from the lungs is measured as a percentage, the breathing rate per minute,. Timepoint: Each session is measured before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Spirometer.;Respiratory rate in one minute. Timepoint: Before and after intervention in each session. Method of measurement: Clinical examination.;Oxygen saturation. Timepoint: Before and after intervention in each session. Method of measurement: Pulse oximeter. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily cough (more than twice a week). Timepoint: Before the intervention and at the end of the intervention (in the final session). Method of measurement: Questionnaire according to severity classification of asthma.;Overnight cough 3-4 times a month, 1 time or more per week. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at the end of the intervention (in the final session). Method of measurement: Questionnaire according to severity classification of asthma.;Shortness of breath 1 times per year due to shortness of breath / twice and more admitted due to shortness of breath,. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at the end of the intervention (in the final session). Method of measurement: Questionnaire according to severity classification of asthma.;Restricted activity. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention before the intervention and the end of the intervention in the final session of the study. Method of measurement: Questionnaire according to severity classification of asthma. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactElham Sarikhani
Yasouj University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed