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Additive Effects of Alternative Nostril Breathing with Pharmacological Management on Dyspnea and Control Pause in Patients with Bronchial Asthma
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Summary
Bronchial asthma is a widespread chronic condition charactrized by inflammation and narrowing of airways, leading to repeateted episodes of breathlessness, wheezing and labored breathing.Breathing exercises help to manage hyperventilation often seen in asthmatic patients. To handle respiratory complications asthmatics are advised to practise nasal breathing techniques in conjunction with their prescribed medications.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
32
Start Date
2024-06-18
Completion Date
2025-02-01
Last Updated
2024-09-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Alternative nostril breathing
Patients in this group will receive alternative nostril breathing along with pharmacological management. For alternative nostirl breathing patient will be advised to inhale slowly (4sec) and deeply through left nostril.Then hold breath for 2-3 sec. Release right nostril and use right ring finger to close left nostril. Exhale slowly (6sec) and completely through right nostril. Inhale slowly (4sec) and deeply through right nostril. Then hold breath for 2-3sec. Release left nostril and use right thumb to close right nostril. Exhale slowly (6sec) and completely through left nostril. Repeat the cycle.
Pharmacological therapy
Participants in this group will only be provided with standard pharmacological management for 4 weeks as prescribed by a pulmonologist. For example: Salbutamol inhaler (Short acting bronchodilator) Saltra inhaler (Selective long acting β2 adrenoceptor agonist) Tiotropium (Anticholinergic) Combivir (Nucleoside analogue - reverse transcriptase inhibitor) etc. Week 01 and week 02: Patients will receive medication prescribed by pulmonologist. Week 03 and week 04: Patients will receive medication prescribed by pulmonologist.
Locations (1)
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan