Additive Effects of 4-7-8 Breathing Technique With Standard Management on Dyspnea, Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Patients With COPD.

"For 4-7-8 breathing, Patient is asked sit in comfortable position. Patient is asked place the tip of your tongue up against the back of your front teeth. Keep it there through the entire breathing process. Instruct the patient to breathe in silently through your nose to the count of four (4sec) and Hold your breath to the count of seven (7sec). Exhale through your mouth to the count of eight (8sec), making an audible whoosh sound. That completes one full breath. Repeat the cycle another three time, and gradually in increase the cycle four time.~Total 4 weeks protocol. Two sessions per week will be supervised by physiotherapist and 5 days at home. Week 01 and 02 Frequenc: 01 session/day Intensity: Start with comfortable duration. Time: 10 minutes Week 03 and 04 Frequecy: 02 sessions/day Intensity: 4 sec inhale, 7 sec hold and 8 sec exhale Time: 15 minutes"

"Patients will recieve 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.~Week 01 and 02 Patients will receive medications prescribed by pulmonologist. Week 03 and 04 Patients will receive medications prescribed by pulmonologist."