Effects Of Breathing Exercises Research Articles

Effects of breathing exercises on young swimmers’ respiratory system parameters and performance

Breathing exercises are widely used to enhance respiratory function and athletic performance. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a modified exercise regimen on respiratory parameters and its effect on the performance of young swimmers in competition. Thirty-one swimmers aged 16–17 from various clubs in Latvia were selected, comprising an experimental group (n = 15, height: 174.36 ± 7.85 cm, weight: 65.80 ± 9.35 kg, body mass index: 21.60 ± 1.54) and a control group (n = 16, height: 180.78 ± 7.05 cm, weight: 69.90 ± 6.49 kg, body mass index: 21.40 ± 1.56). With an average of eight years of experience, participants trained for approximately 43–45 weeks annually (pool and gym sessions), with an average training duration of 20 ± 2 hours per week. Measurements were conducted on days one and 30, involving spirometry and swimming performance assessment based on the best results in the freestyle 100-meter distance. The experiment consisted of a modified breathing exercise performed thrice weekly for four weeks. Significant improvements were observed in the experimental group compared to the control group in forced vital capacity (p = 0.02), peak inspiratory flow (p = 0.001), and performance (p = 0.001), with p-values < 0.05. However, no significant changes were noted in peak expiratory flow (p = 0.46 > 0.05). The findings indicate that modified breathing exercises effectively enhance respiratory parameters and performance in competitive swimmers.

Effect of breathing exercises on patients with interstitial lung disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This study was designed to synthesize the efficacy and safety of breathing exercises in interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients by reviewing the literature and comparing the impact of different control group types, ILD subtypes, breathing exercise action modes or methods, and intervention durations on clinical efficacy. Systematic searches were conducted across 9 electronic databases, including PubMed, to retrieve English and Chinese studies reporting on ILD patients from inception to February 12, 2024. Study selection and data extraction were independently conducted by two researchers. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. The data were analysed using RevMan 5.4 and STATA 17.0 software. The search identified 25 studies. Compared to the control group, the breathing exercise group exhibited significantly improved lung function (FVC%pred: MD = 3.46, 95%CI = 1.04 to 5.88; DLCO%pred: MD = 3.20, 95% CI = 2.91 to 3.48), dyspnoea (MRC or mMRC scale: MD = -0.50, 95%CI = -0.77 to -0.22), exercise capacity (6MWD: MD = 32.65, 95% CI = 14.77 to 50.53), and HRQoL (SGRQ: MD = -6.53, 95% CI = -8.72 to -4.34) in ILD patients. According to the subgroup analysis, significant improvements consistent with the overall results were observed in the control group with usual treatment. Compared with the control group, breathing exercises had varying degrees of improvement in the mixed diagnostic group, known-cause group, and fibrotic group of ILD patients; breathing exercises alone significantly improved DLCO%pred, MRC (or mMRC), and SGRQ; and the improvement in breathing exercises as part of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) was more notable. Different durations of breathing exercise could promote the efficacy of different aspects of treatment for ILD patients. Compared with usual treatment, breathing exercises can improve lung function, exercise capacity, and HRQoL in ILD patients, particularly without high requirements for intervention duration. The efficacy of breathing exercises varies for different ILD subtypes, and incorporating breathing exercises as part of PR can be more beneficial for ILD patients. No studies have shown significant risks for ILD patients engaging in breathing exercises.

Breathing Exercises terhadap Kecemasan pada Pasien Penyakit Ginjal Kronis yang Menjalani Hemodialisis

This study aims to determine the effect of breathing exercises on anxiety in chronic kidney failure patients undergoing hemodialysis. The method used is a quasi experiment with a two group approach: control group and intervention group pretest-posttest. Data were processed using Wilcoxon and Mann Whitney. The results showed that there was an effect of breathing exercises on anxiety (p value 0.000) and there was a significant difference between the control group and the intervention group (p value 0.000). In conclusion, there is an effect of breathing exercises on anxiety and there is a significant difference between the control group and the intervention group. Keywords: Breathing Exercises, Anxiety, Chronic Kidney Disease

Effect of breathing exercises on blood pressure and heart rate: A systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundBreathing exercises have been reported to have positive physiological effects on the body. The incidence of hypertension has become a major risk factor for cardiac complications leading to higher morbidity and mortality. Our aim was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to study the effect of breathing exercises on blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR). MethodsA systematic review and meta-analysis analyzing randomized clinical trials (RCTs) about the effect of breathing exercises on blood pressure was conducted (PROSPERO Registration ID: CRD42022316413). PubMed, ScienceDirect, WebofScience, and Cochrane Library databases were screened for RCTs from January 2017 to September 2022. The main search terms included “breathing exercise”, “Pranayam”, “Bhramari”, “alternate nostril breathing”, “deep breathing”, “slow breathing”, “hypertension”, and “high blood pressure”. The primary outcome was the value of the systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure after the intervention. The effect on heart rate was also analyzed as a secondary outcome. ResultsA total of 15 studies were included in the meta-analysis. Breathing exercises have a modest but significant effect on decreasing systolic blood pressure (−7.06 [-10.20, −3.92], P = <0.01) and diastolic blood pressure (−3.43 [-4.89, −1.97], P = <0.01) mm Hg. Additionally, breathing exercises were also observed to cause a significant decrease in the heart rate (−2.41 [-4.53, −0.30], P = 0.03) beats/minute. ConclusionIn a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of breathing exercises and its effect on BP and HR, there is a moderate but significant positive effect. The studies are not deprived of bias.

An observational study on effect of breathing exercise on quality of recovery among postoperative patients

An observational study on effect of breathing exercise on quality of recovery among postoperative patients

The Effect of Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Condition After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Background: Respiratory complications are prevalent in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Breathing exercises are efficient and cost-effective techniques to eliminate this problem. Objectives: This study investigated the effect of simultaneous breathing exercises on patients' respiratory condition after CABG surgery. Methods: In a randomized controlled clinical trial, 52 CABG candidates were allocated to two intervention and control groups. The control group received routine breathing exercises (incentive spirometry and vibration). Besides routine exercises, the intervention group performed exercises such as pursed-lip breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, incentive spirometry, and effective coughing for three days after the surgery. The incidence of atelectasis, oxygen saturation, lung auscultation, and the patients' satisfaction with the respiratory function was measured and recorded before and after the surgery in both groups. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS v. 22 at a significance level of &lt; 0.05. Results: The patients' mean age was 60.9 ± 9.5 years, and 26 (51%) were male. There was no significant difference between the patients in underlying parameters. None of the patients in the two groups had atelectasis before the surgery. However, four days after the surgery, 40% of the patients in the control group and 23% of those in the intervention group suffered from atelectasis complications. The visual analog scale (VAS) score increased after surgery in the intervention group, although the difference was insignificant. Moreover, the arterial oxygen saturation percentage and breathing rate increased in the intervention group. No significant difference was observed between the two groups regarding crackles at different hours after surgery, although they were relatively less in the intervention group. Conclusions: Breathing exercises, especially combined breathing exercises, improve respiratory function after open heart surgery.

Effect of Breathing Exercises on Spo2 Levels and Pulse Rate in Covid-19 Patients

The impact of COVID-19 grew worse by its quick onset, the overwhelming number of patients in need of urgent care, and the lack of awareness of its signs beforehand. It mostly affected the respiratory system, making respiratory rehabilitation extremely important. This study was carried out to see the effectiveness of breathing exercises along with the postural changes in COVID-19 patients under acute hospital care. A total of 40 subjects with age group between 18 years to 60 years, diagnosed with COVID-19 were included according to the selection criteria and were divided into 2 equal groups of 20 subjects each. The subjects in Group A received positioning protocol while those in Group B received breathing exercises along with positioning protocol. After 7 days of intervention, the mean SpO2(88.6% vs 89.9%, P&lt;0.001) and pulse rate (82 vs 91 beats/minute, P&lt;0.001) for Group A and Group B respectively. This study concluded that breathing exercises along with postural changes in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is an effective rehabilitation program for improving SPO2 levels and pulse rate. KEYWORDS: Breathing exercises, COVID-19, Postural changes, Respiratory rehabilitation.

Effectiveness of breathing exercise on the duration of labour: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Prolonged labour intensifies labour pain, and failure to address labour pain may lead to abnormal labour and augments the usage of operative interventions. Prolonged labour is common among women, resulting in maternal morbidity, increased caesarean section (CS) rates, and postpartum complications. It may bring forth negative birth experiences that may increase the preference for CS. There is a dearth of evidence concerning the effectiveness of breathing exercises on the duration of labor. As per our knowledge, this is the first systematic review and meta-analysis on the effect of breathing exercises on the duration of labor. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to appraise the evidence concerning the effectiveness of breathing exercises on the duration of labour. Electronic databases MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), EMBASE, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and ClinicalKey were searched for randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies published in the English language between January 2005 to March 2022 that reported on the effectiveness of breathing exercises on the duration of labour. Duration of labour was the primary analysed outcome. The secondary outcomes assessed were anxiety, duration of pain, APGAR scores, episiotomy, and mode of delivery. Meta-analysis was done using RevMan v5.3. The reviewed trials involved 1418 participants, and the study participants ranged from 70 to 320. The mean gestational weeks of the participants among the reported trials was 38.9 weeks. Breathing exercise shortened the duration of the intervention group's second stage of labour compared with the control group. Breathing exercise is a beneficial preventive intervention in shortening the duration of second stage of labour. The review protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021247126).

The effect of breathing exercises on the anxiety level of preoperative patients in the Dahlia room, dr. Doris Sylvanus Palangka Raya

Patients who will undergo surgical procedures are generally accompanied by anxiety disorders. As a result of the anxiety disorders experienced by preoperative patients, it is possible that the operation cannot be carried out because symptoms of increased blood pressure will appear. if these measures are continued it can result in difficulty stopping the bleeding. Breathing exercise is a non-pharmacological therapy for treating anxiety that can stimulate the vagus nerve to reduce the hormone cortisol, which is the hormone that causes anxiety. This study aims to determine the effect of breathing exercise on the anxiety level of preoperative patients in Dahlia room, Doris Sylvanus General Hospital, Palangka Raya. This study used a pre-experimental design, with a one group pre-test-post-test design approach, the sampling technique used was consecutive sampling, with a sample of 27 respondents and tested with Wilcoxon statistical techniques. The results of the analysis using the Wilcoxon statistical test obtained p-value, 000 &lt;from 0.05, which means that Ha is accepted, that is, there is an effect of breathing exercise on reducing anxiety levels. It is hoped that the results of this study can be applied by health workers be able to perform breathing exercises as an anxiety therapy

Effectiveness of breathing exercises on oxygen saturation in Post COVID patients; a prospective study

Effectiveness of breathing exercises on oxygen saturation in Post COVID patients; a prospective study

The Effectiveness of A Slow-Paced Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise in Children’s Daily Life: A Micro-Randomized Trial

ABSTRACT Objective Breathing exercises have been proposed as an effective intervention to improve subjective well-being and manage anxiety symptoms. As they are comparatively easy to learn and to implement, breathing exercises may be particularly beneficial for children. Although breathing exercises are ultimately supposed to provide salutary effects in individuals’ everyday lives, immediate effects of breathing exercises in naturalistic contexts have received limited empirical attention. The purpose of this study was to examine immediate effects of slow-paced diaphragmatic breathing on negative affect as well as on relaxation in an ecologically valid setting. To that end, we conducted a micro-randomized trial in children’s daily life. Method On each of 15 days, children (N = 171, aged 9–13 years, 54% female) were randomized to different conditions: performing a video-guided slow-paced diaphragmatic breathing exercise (experimental condition), watching a different video (active control condition), or a passive control condition. Results The breathing exercise had no immediate effects on negative affect or relaxation compared to both control conditions. However, in situations when children reported higher levels of worries than usual, relaxation was higher when children performed the breathing exercise compared to the passive control condition. Compared to the active control condition, the breathing exercise did not result in higher levels of relaxation in situations when children worried more than normally. Conclusions Findings highlight that context-specific factors can modulate the effectiveness of breathing exercises and should be taken into account to tailor interventions to individuals’ needs.

P251 The effect of breathing exercises on the quality of life of 3- to 12-yearold patients with cystic fibrosis and their families

P251 The effect of breathing exercises on the quality of life of 3- to 12-yearold patients with cystic fibrosis and their families

EFFECT OF YOGA BREATHING EXERCISE ON THE PULMONARY FUNCTION PARAMETER (PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE) AND SYMPTOM CONTROL OF CHILDREN WITH MODERATE PERSISTENT BRONCHIAL ASTHMA ATTENDING TERTIARY CARE CENTRE-A QUASI EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

Objectives: The study was undertaken with the objective of assessing the effect of breathing exercise ( Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise with deep breathing and controlled relaxation, pranayama a form of yoga breathing technique) on the pulmonary function parameter as well as symptom control of children with moderate persistent bronchial asthma. Background: Childhood asthma is a chronic health condition that affects more than 1 million school-aged children and their families. Nonpharmacological therapy includes yoga breathing techniques such as Alternative Nostril Breathing techniques significantly reduces the stress and improves better asthma control in children with bronchial asthma. Design &amp;Methods: Quasi-Experimental, two group pretest- post-test design were adopted. Sixty children with moderate persistent bronchial asthma attending asthma clinic of tertiary care hospital were selected for the study. Simple random sampling with a comparison group was used for selection of the sample. TREND checklist for quasi-experimental design used as guidelines for the current study. Results: Breathing exercise significantly changed the Peak Expiratory Flow Rate as evidenced by the significant change in the mean percentage of PEFR value from the predicted value in the experimental group. Comparison of mean percentage PEFR value from age wise predicted value in the experimental group showed that 69.5%/ 82.4% , t= 8.275, p= o.ooo (p&lt; 0.05) and in the control group was 66.0%/ 66.2% , t= 1.326 , p = 0.195 ( p&gt; 0.05). There was statistically significant change in asthma control parameters in the experimental group. Breathing exercise significantly improved the level of symptom control in the experimental group. No such significant improvement in Symptomcontrol was noted in the control group.(McNamer 0.000/ 0.063), (p&lt; 0.05). Conclusion: Based on the above findings, the present study concluded that breathing exercise has an effect on improving the pulmonary functions and symptom control of children with bronchial asthma.Relevance to clinical practice:The practice of yogabreathing exercises improves asthma symptoms and helps children to achieve better control over asthma along with pharmacological management.

The effect of breathing exercises combined with manual therapy on muscle tension dysphonia in traditional singers: a blinded randomized controlled trial.

Muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) is common in traditional singers and can lead to serious complications, but there is inconclusive evidence about how MTD should be treated in singers as professional voice users. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of breathing exercises combined with manual therapy versus breathing exercises and manual therapy on voice quality in traditional singers suffering from MTD. In this blinded randomized clinical trial, 60 patients with MTD were randomly allocated to four groups: (1) breathing exercises, (2) manual therapy, (3) combined intervention (CI) and (4) control. Patients received treatments for 13 sessions, once per week. Treatment effects were assessed in terms of primary outcome measures: (1) breathing performance, measured by maximum phonation time (MPT) and (2) laryngeal function, measured by Stroboscopy Evaluation Rating Form (SERF). Secondary outcome measure was patient's self-perceived voice handicap, measured by Persian version of Singing Voice Handicap Index (SVHIp). All outcome variables were measured before and after treatment. The between group comparisons on MPT and SVHIp score were investigated using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric test was used for between group comparisons of SERF items. Three treatment groups had improved regarding breathing performance, laryngeal function and voice handicap over the time (P < 0.01). The improvements achieved in all outcomes were significantly greater in the CI group than those of the breathing exercises, manual therapy and control groups. This randomized controlled trial showed that the combination of breathing exercises and manual therapy significantly improved the laryngeal function, breathing performance and voice handicap in traditional singers suffering from MTD. IRCT2015102524686N1.

Immediate Effect of Breathing Exercises and Prone Lying on Saturation of Peripheral Oxygen (SpO2 ) in Covid Patients – A Pilot Study

Background and Objective: Coronavirus disease 2019, also known as Covid-19, is an infectious disease. It is caused by a novel virus from the family of Coronaviridae, called the SARS-CoV-2 virus. According to studies, the possible modes of transmission include contact, droplet, airborne, fomite, feco-oral, bloodborne, mother-to-child, and animal-to-human.1It has been reported that the crude mortality ratio is between 3-4%.2The clinical management of Covid-19 is dependent on the severity of the disease. It may vary from symptomatic management to supplementary oxygen and ventilation.3Review of literature has shown that physiotherapy interventions like breathing exercises, positioning, range of motion exercises, respiratory hygiene, etc. help in reducing morbidity and mortality in these patients.4The objective of this study was to identify the immediate effects of breathing exercises and prone lying on the Saturation of Peripheral Oxygen (SpO2) in Covid patients.Method: 5 out of the 10 patients randomly selected from the Covid ward of the institute agreed to participate in the study. They were asked to perform a set of breathing exercises, thoracic mobility exercises, and prone lying. The SpO2 levels of these participants were monitored and recorded at regular intervals.Result: The SpO2 levels of all 5 participants significantly improved post-physiotherapy intervention irrespective of age and gender. Only breathing exercises did not show major difference in the SpO2 level of the participants, but when it was combined with prone lying, the SpO2levels significantly improved. It was also noted that SpO2 levels 30 minutes post prone lying and 60 minutes post prone lying were the same.Conclusion: Breathing exercises and prone lying are simple and effective ways to improve the SpO2 levels in the Covid-19 patients. These two interventions done together, under supervision improved the SpO2 levels significantly. The results suggest that prone lying after 30 minutes did not further improve the SpO2levels significantly. Thus, we would like to suggest inclusion of prone lying in the management of Covid for short durations and multiple repetitions throughout the day for better rehabilitation outcomes.

Effect of breathing exercises on respiratory indices and anxiety level in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder: a randomized double-blind clinical trial.

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of breathing exercises alongside traditional therapy on respiratory indexes and the level of anxiety of generalized anxiety disorder patients. [Participants and Methods] Forty-one patients were assigned a study group undergoing medication and routine counselling plus breathing exercises (EXS), and a control group received medication and routine counselling only (Non-EXS). Every two weeks, patients are called (weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8) to monitor their schedule adherence. [Results] This study’s results showed FEV1/FVC ratio significantly increased in the EXS group in the second study follow-up period after two months. Anxiety, FVC, FEV1, Etco2, respiration, and pulse rate over time have tended towards desirable results in the exercise group than control groups, especially after two months, but significant differences not seen. [Conclusion] This study’s findings indicated that breathing exercises could improve generalized anxiety disorder’s pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Our data bring up this hypothesis that longer follow up, increasing breathing period, and more exercising is associated with higher outcome.

Acute effects of breathing exercises, Threshold PEP™ and Powerbreathe® in patients with pleural effect, in the post-thoracic drainage procedure

Acute effects of breathing exercises, Threshold PEP™ and Powerbreathe® in patients with pleural effect, in the post-thoracic drainage procedure

The Effect of Breathing Exercise on Stress Hormones

The Effect of Breathing Exercise on Stress Hormones

The effects of breathing exercises on respiratory functions, functional capacity and quality of life in vehicle spray painters

Background/aims Workers engaged in vehicle spray painting are at a risk of developing respiratory problems because of the solvents in the spray paints. Changes in respiratory functions and functional capacities caused by spray painting can be improved with respiratory exercises. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of respiratory exercises on the respiratory functions, functional capacity and quality of life in vehicle spray painters. Methods A total of 70 volunteers with similar characteristics participated in the study. The groups were divided into two groups randomly (35 study group, 35 control group). Respiratory functions (value of forced expiratory volume percentage in 1 second [FEV1]), forced vital capacity percentage [FVC], FEV1/FVC percentage, peak expiratory flow percentage [PEF (%)] and maximum voluntary ventilation percentage [MVV (%)]), functional capacity (6-Minute Walk Test) and quality of life (Short Form Health Survey [SF-36]) were evaluated. The study group undertook supervised breathing exercises 3 days a week for 6 weeks. The same exercises were given to the control group as a home programme. Home programmes were followed up by telephone calls. Evaluations were performed again after 6 weeks. Results In the study group, FEV1 (%) increased more than in the control group (P&lt;0.05). The increase in PEF (%) was similar in both groups (P&gt;0.05). In the study group, FEV1/FVC (%) and MVV (%) were significantly different before and after the intervention (P&lt;0.05), but there was no difference in the control group (P&gt;0.05). There was a greater increase in the study group than in the control group (P&lt;0.05). 6-Minute Walk Test distance (m) before and after the intervention in both groups were similar (P&gt;0.05). Before and after the intervention, a significant difference was found in the vitality and the social function domains of the SF-36 in the study group. In the comparisons of groups, a significant difference was found in the study group in the role-emotional, social function and bodily pain domains of the SF-36 after the intervention (P&lt;0.05). Conclusions Breathing exercises can be recommended for vehicle spray painters to avoid an increase in respiratory resistance and to improve their quality of life.

Perbedaan Efektifitas Breathing exercise dan Batuk Efektif terhadap Peningkatan Ekspansi Paru Penderita TB Paru

Introduction: Pulmonary TB is a contagious disease in the respiratory system caused by the bacterium Mycobacteria tuberculosis. The purpose of this research is to analyze the difference in the effectiveness of breathing exercise and effective cough to increase lung expansion of pulmonary tuberculosis patients. Objectives: the purpose of this research is to analyze the difference in the effectiveness of breathing exercise and effective cough to increase lung expansion of pulmonary tuberculosis patients. Methods: The research design used Quasy experiment with a Pre-postes approach with a control group design. The population of this research was pulmonary TB patients at Perak Timur Surabaya Public Health Center amounting to 33 people. The sampling technique used Probability Sampling with Simple Random Sampling got a sample of 30 people. Independent variables were aromatherapy eucalyptus oil and breathing exercises. The dependent variable was pulmonary expansion in pulmonary tuberculosis patients. Instrumen in this research used Peak Flow Meter and an observation sheet. Data analysis used the One Way Annova Test. One Way Annova test results showed that breathing exercise was more effective when compared with aromatherapy eucalyptus oil in influencing the process of increasing pulmonary expansion in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Results: Results of aromatherapy analysis of eucalyptus oil with pulmonary expansion ρ = 0,530 (ρ ˃ α = 0,05), and breathing exercise with pulmonary expansion ρ = 0.026 (ρ &lt; α = 0,05. Conclusions: The implications of the study show that breathing exercise is more effective for non pharmacology therapy to help increase lung expansion in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis so as to reduce shortness of breath.