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Area of Science:

  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Physiotherapy for bronchial asthma yields varied outcomes.
  • Investigating novel therapeutic approaches is crucial for asthma management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a new physiotherapy method for asthma.
  • This method integrates breathing exercises and thoracic muscle massage.

Main Methods:

  • A 6-week study involved 28 adult asthma patients on medication.
  • The new method (Lotorp method) was compared against physical training.
  • 17 patients were in the active group, 12 in the control group.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvement in Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) (p=0.001) in the active group.
  • Marked reduction in asthma symptoms including chest tightness, difficult breathing, and air hunger (p=0.001).
  • Exercise-induced breathing difficulties and chest expansion significantly improved.

Conclusions:

  • The Lotorp method, combining breathing exercises and thoracic massage, effectively reduces asthma symptoms.
  • This physiotherapy approach leads to significantly reduced respiratory distress and enhanced chest expansion.
  • Potential mechanisms include increased chest and diaphragm mobility.