Impact of Breathing Exercises on Lung Function in Chronic Airway Diseases

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the benefits of a pulmonary rehabilitation program using breathing exercises for people with chronic airway diseases, including COPD and asthma. The study focuses on improving functional capacity measured by the six-minute walking distance test, reducing breathlessness using the Medical Research Council dyspnea scale, and enhancing lung function and arterial blood gases. It highlights the importance of breathing techniques to improve respiratory muscle efficiency and ventilation, which can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group receives usual medication treatment for chronic airway diseases without breathing exercises, while the other group receives medication combined with breathing exercises such as diaphragmatic breathing, pursed lip breathing, and use of an incentive spirometer. The study measures lung function outcomes like forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) over a 6-month period. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments including lung function tests and walking distance evaluations to track improvements. Researchers monitor symptoms and breathing capacity to understand the impact of the breathing exercises. The study includes adults aged 18 and older who have clinically stable COPD or asthma and have not previously participated in exercise training. The total study duration and follow-up details correspond to the 6-month outcome measurement period.

Breathing Exercises on Lung Function