Comparative Effects Of Buteyko Breathing Techniques And Papworth Method In Asthmatic Patients

"Group A: Buteyko breathing technique and conventional (chest physiotherapy) treatment for 5 times a week for about 20 minutes in one session for a period of 4 weeks. There are three steps involved in buteyko breathing technique.~Step 1; control pause breathing test (patient is asked to sit in an upright position and take normal breath. After this, asked the patient to take small breath-in for 2s and out for 3s. Control pause phase should not exceed for \>30 seconds).~Step 2; maximum pause or shallow breathing (patient is asked to place fingers under the nose to monitor inflow of air. 2 or 3 flickers of air is taken in and exhale as slowly as possible).~Step 3; combine step 1 and 2. Bronchial drainage will be performed as a conventional treatment for 2 to 3 minutes in each segment. During that time, patient is asked to take deep and slow breaths followed by cough to help in clearing mucus."

"Papworth method and conventional chest physiotherapy (bronchial drainage) treatment. Intervention will be given for a period of 5 sessions per week for 1 month. Duration of each session will be 20 minutes. This technique is performed particularly during remission period that make it feasible for respiratory physiotherapist to integrate this method into activities of daily living. Papworth method has five components including Papworth method ameliorates asthmatic symptoms breathing, education, relaxation, combination of breathing and relaxation exercise and home exercises and also improves quality of life.~Bronchial drainage will be performed as a conventional treatment for 2 to 3 minutes in each segment. During that time, patient is asked to take deep and slow breaths followed by cough to help in clearing mucus."