Breathing training for dysfunctional breathing in asthma: taking a multidimensional approach

Area of Science:

• Respiratory Medicine
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Background:

• Asthma management often involves breathing training to correct dysfunctional breathing patterns.
• Dysfunctional breathing is a complex issue with biochemical, biomechanical, and psychophysiological dimensions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the impact of biochemical, biomechanical, and psychophysiological dimensions on asthma.
• To review how breathing therapy protocols address these dimensions.
• To determine how to optimize breathing therapy protocols for asthma.

Main Methods:

• A literature search of peer-reviewed English language studies on asthma, dysfunctional breathing, and breathing therapies.
• Analysis of existing breathing training protocols and their evaluation of the three dimensions.

Main Results:

• Biochemical, biomechanical, and psychophysiological factors can significantly affect asthma symptoms and breathing control.
• Current breathing training protocols vary widely in their assessment and improvement of these dimensions.
• Considering all three dimensions is likely to enhance the effectiveness of breathing training.

Conclusions:

• Breathing training for dysfunctional breathing in asthma is most successful when all three dimensions are evaluated and monitored.
• Personalized and comprehensive treatment plans, adjusted throughout therapy, are crucial for measurable improvements.
• Optimizing breathing training requires a holistic approach that considers the multifaceted nature of dysfunctional breathing.