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Yoga for asthma.

Zu-Yao Yang, Hui-Bin Zhong, Chen Mao

    Sao Paulo Medical Journal = Revista Paulista De Medicina
    |August 25, 2016
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    Yoga may improve quality of life and symptoms for individuals with asthma. Further research is needed to confirm effects on lung function and medication use, as well as safety.

    Area of Science:

    • Respiratory Medicine
    • Complementary and Alternative Medicine

    Background:

    • Asthma is a prevalent chronic inflammatory respiratory condition affecting millions globally.
    • Yoga, a holistic practice, is increasingly explored for its potential to alleviate asthma symptoms and improve well-being.
    • Existing clinical trials on yoga for asthma have yielded inconsistent results.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To systematically assess the efficacy of yoga interventions in managing asthma.
    • To evaluate the impact of yoga on quality of life, symptom severity, lung function, and medication requirements in asthma patients.

    Main Methods:

    • A comprehensive search of multiple databases and trial registries was conducted up to July 2015.
    • Included were 15 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 1048 participants with asthma.

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    • Main Results:

    • Yoga demonstrated potential benefits, improving quality of life (AQLQ score: MD 0.57) and reducing asthma symptoms (SMD 0.37).
    • A significant reduction in asthma medication usage was observed (RR 5.35).
    • No statistically significant improvements were found in lung function (FEV1: MD 0.04 L), and data on asthma control showed high heterogeneity.

    Conclusions:

    • Moderate-quality evidence suggests yoga likely offers modest improvements in quality of life and symptom control for asthma patients.
    • The impact of yoga on lung function and medication usage requires further investigation.
    • High-quality, large-scale RCTs are necessary to confirm these findings and assess the safety of yoga for asthma management.