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  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Dysfunctional breathing (DB) is prevalent and underdiagnosed, contributing to significant morbidity.
  • Ambiguity in terminology and definitions has previously hindered understanding of DB.
  • DB involves altered biomechanics of breathing, leading to chronic or intermittent symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a coherent approach to understanding, diagnosing, and treating dysfunctional breathing.
  • To clarify the definition and classification of DB.
  • To review both thoracic and extra-thoracic forms of DB.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on dysfunctional breathing.
  • Analysis of clinical characteristics of thoracic and extra-thoracic DB.
  • Synthesis of information on etiology and treatment of DB.

Main Results:

  • DB is classified into thoracic and extra-thoracic forms.
  • Thoracic DB involves inefficient upper chest breathing with accessory muscle use.
  • Extra-thoracic DB includes paradoxical vocal cord dysfunction and supraglottic laryngomalacia.

Conclusions:

  • Thoracic and extra-thoracic DB share etiological factors and respond to similar interventions.
  • A unified approach to understanding and managing DB is proposed.
  • Improved clarity in DB definition and classification is crucial for effective patient care.