Additive Effects of Alternative Nostril Breathing with Pharmacological Management on Dyspnea and Control Pause in Patients with Bronchial Asthma
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 45
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Adults: aged (18-45 years)
• Gender: Both males and females
• Grade1- Grade 4 on Modified MRC dyspnea scale
• Asthma severity classes (intermediate, mild persistent and moderate persistent asthma) acc. to NAEPP national asthma education and prevention program guidlin
Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
RECRUITING
Rawalpindi
Contact Information
Primary
Bazkha Tariq Aslam Khawaja, DPT
bazkhatariq@gmail.com
0333-1281293
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-06-18
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-02-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 32
Treatments
Experimental: Nostril Breathing along with pharmacological therapy Group
Patients in this group will receive alternative nostril breathing along with pharmacological management.~Total 4 weeks protocol. Two sessions per week will be supervised by physiotherapist and 5 days at home. A home diary will be provided in order to ensure and follow-up that participants are performing breathing exercise at home.
Active_comparator: Pharmacological therapy Group
Patients will receive medication as prescribed by pulmonologist through stepwise approach according to symptoms and severity. Total 4 weeks protocol.~Before and after 4 weeks pre and post interventional values will be taken.
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Sponsors
Leads: Foundation University Islamabad