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Breathing exercises for asthma.

E Holloway1, F S Ram

  • 171 London Road, Knebworth, Herts, UK, SG3 6HG. annrobson@net.ntl.com

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|July 25, 2000
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Breathing re-training shows limited evidence for asthma treatment. While one study indicated benefits, overall findings were inconclusive, preventing reliable conclusions for clinical practice.

Area of Science:

  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Anecdotal evidence suggests breathing interventions benefit asthma patients.
  • The term 'breathing exercise' has varied interpretations across cultures and therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of breathing re-training for asthma treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials.
  • Searched multiple databases including Cochrane, EMBASE, and AMED.
  • Included trials where breathing re-training was a primary intervention.

Main Results:

  • Five studies were included; most were small.
  • One larger study showed improved PEFR and reduced bronchodilator use.

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  • Other benefits were observed in isolated outcome measures in single small studies.

    • Conclusions:

    • No reliable conclusions can be drawn regarding the clinical use of breathing exercises for asthma.
    • Further research is needed to establish efficacy.