32
Participants
Start Date
June 18, 2024
Primary Completion Date
January 1, 2025
Study Completion Date
February 1, 2025
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."
RECRUITING
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Rawalpindi
Foundation University Islamabad
OTHER