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Breathing exercises for asthma.

E Holloway1, F S F Ram

  • 171 London Road, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, UK, SG3 6HG.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|February 20, 2004
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Breathing retraining shows potential benefits for asthma patients, with some studies indicating reduced bronchodilator use and fewer exacerbations. However, more research is needed due to varied study methods and outcome measures.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Anecdotal evidence suggests breathing interventions benefit asthma patients.
  • The term 'breathing exercise' has varied interpretations.
  • This review assesses the efficacy of breathing retraining for asthma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of breathing retraining in asthma treatment.
  • To synthesize evidence from controlled trials on breathing exercises for asthma.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials.
  • Searched multiple databases and contacted experts for relevant studies.
  • Two reviewers independently assessed trial quality and extracted data.

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Main Results:

  • Seven studies were included (five original, two added).
  • Some studies showed reduced bronchodilator use and acute exacerbations.
  • Isolated improvements in quality of life were noted in single studies.

Conclusions:

  • Varied interventions and outcome measures hinder definitive conclusions.
  • Current evidence is insufficient to reliably recommend breathing exercises for asthma in clinical practice.
  • Encouraging trends in quality of life warrant further rigorous research.