Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease. J44.8
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group A: Buteyko breathing technique: Treatment to this groups will be performed twice a day, 3-5 times per week, for 3-4 months. . The idea behind it is that people t
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients between age group of 40-65 years Patients of both genders. Patients with mild or moderate COPD according to the GOLD criteria
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with restrictive lung disease. Patients with any infection. Patients having uncontrolled asthma. Pregnant women Risk of pneumothorax Low resting oxygen saturation unstable conditions, active infections and neurological condition Patients who cannot comply this technique
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary function. Timepoint: Pre- Post Treatment. Method of measurement: Spirometer ( Diagnostic).;Dyspnea. Timepoint: Pre- Post Treatment. Method of measurement: Modified Medical Research Council Scale (MMRC).;Chest expansion. Timepoint: Pre- Post Treatment. Method of measurement: Measuring Tape.;Disease Specific. Timepoint: Pre- Post Treatment. Method of measurement: St Georges Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactMuhammad Umer Arshad
Riphah International University
Outcome results
None listed