Asthma (Diagnosis), Breathing Exercises
Conditions
Keywords
Asthma, Breathing Exercise, Buteyko Breathing, Box Breathing, Pulmonary Function tests
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the Effectiveness of Box Breathing Technique and Buteyko breathing techniques in patients with Asthma, using both Clinical Pulmonary tests as well as Patient reported outcomes.
Interventions
OTHERButeyko Breathing
Buteyko Breathing is a technique focusing on controlled, reduced breathing to improve oxygen uptake and reduce hyperventilation-related symptoms using Air hunger. Procedure:- After gaining proper relaxation: 1. Exhale slowly, and then hold that breath. 2. Use the index finger and thumb to plug the nose. 3. Hold that breath until there is an urge to breathe, and then inhale. 4. Breathe normally for at least 10 seconds. 5. Repeat several times.
OTHERBox breathing
Box Breathing (4-4-4-4 Technique) - Box Breathing exercises boosts lung function by optimizing oxygen flow and activating relaxation responses.Each exercise Sessions included 20 cycles of Box Breathing. The procedure of the box breathing cycle includes: 1. inhale for 4 seconds 2. Hold the breath for 4 seconds 3. Exhale for 4 seconds 4. Hold the breath for 4 seconds, and repeat.
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects with bronchial asthma for more than one year * Subjects who are on regular treatment (both inhalers and medication). * Subjects who are conscious and cooperative.
Exclusion criteria
* Subject with recent abdominal, thoracic surgery. * Subject with any Disability; Physical or Mental. * Subjects who have other chronic respiratory diseases, new or current smoker, and had respiratory tract infection.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lung Function tests (FVC) | through study completion, approximately 8 weeks | Changes from Baseline, Lung function tests measure how well the lungs take in, hold, and move air, as well as how efficiently they transfer oxygen into the blood. These tests help diagnose and monitor respiratory diseases like asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and restrictive lung diseases. Tets measures are compared against Normal value i.e: FVC ≥80%. |
| Lung Function Test (FEV¹) | through study completion, approximately 8 weeks | Changes from Baseline, Lung function tests measure how well the lungs take in, hold, and move air, as well as how efficiently they transfer oxygen into the blood. These tests help diagnose and monitor respiratory diseases like asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and restrictive lung diseases. Test measures are compared against Normal value i.e: FEV¹ ≥80%. |
| Lung Function test (FEV₁/FVC ratio) | through study completion, approximately 8 weeks | Changes from Baseline, Lung function tests measure how well the lungs take in, hold, and move air, as well as how efficiently they transfer oxygen into the blood. These tests help diagnose and monitor respiratory diseases like asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and restrictive lung diseases. Test measures are compared against Normal value i.e: FEV₁/FVC ≥0.7. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale | through study completion, approximately 8 weeks | The Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale (MBS) is a subjective tool used to measure a patient's perceived breathlessness (dyspnea) during physical activity or at rest. Scoring System: -Scale Range: 0 to 10(with verbal descriptors for each level). Higher values signify worse condition (Maximal effort). |
| Mcgill quality of life questionnaire | through study completion, approximately 8 weeks | The MQOL is a validated tool designed to assess the quality of life (QoL) in patients with life-threatening or chronic illnesses. It focuses on \*physical, psychological, existential, and social well-being\*. Response Scale: Most items use a 0-10 numerical rating scale (higher = better QoL). * 0 = Worst possible experience * 10= Best possible experience Overall Higher scores indicate better quality of life. Whereas Lower scores suggest significant distress in a domain (e.g., pain, existential crisis). |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed