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Investigation into Deep Breathing through Measurement of Ventilatory Parameters and Observation of Breathing Patterns
Published on: September 16, 2019
Breathing Pattern Disorder: Translating Breathing at Rest to Exercise
Cori Fratelli1, John Dickinson2
1Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, Exercise and Performance Breathing Center, National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, T460A, Denver, CO 80206, USA.
Abstract:
Breathing pattern disorder (BPD) is an abnormal pattern of ventilation and movements of the upper and lower ribcage and abdomen that results in a constellation of symptoms. This paper discusses the management of BPD from a technical standpoint. Since there is not a one-size-fits-all model for practice, we offer a toolbox approach to care with quick reference tables and diagrams that allow the practitioner to easily find treatement approaches that may suite their athlete. While this article uses the athlete as a reference for treatment, there is also a consideration for how to approach the co-morbid patient as well.
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