Year: 2024 | Month: July-September | Volume: 8 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 67-71
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijash.20240308
Effectiveness of Buteyko Breathing Technique in Post-COVID Adult Patients - An Experimental Study
Dr. Jahnvi Panwar1, Pushpargini Durangi2
1Department of Cardio vascular and Respiratory Sciences, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
2P.E.S Modern College of Physiotherapy Shivaji Nagar Pune 05
Corresponding Author: Pushpargini Durangi
ABSTRACT
Background: The Buteyko Breathing Technique has demonstrated efficacy in various conditions, including asthma. This study aimed to compare its effectiveness in post-COVID adult patients.
Aim: To assess the effectiveness of Buteyko Breathing Technique in post-COVID adult patients.
Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of Buteyko breathing technique in post-COVID adult patients after 3 weeks.
Methodology: 120 post-COVID adult patients were selected using purposive sampling. An experimental study design was employed. Data were collected using standardized measures. Results: Pre- and post-intervention comparisons showed significant improvements in the six- minute walk test (SMWT), SpO2 levels, fatigue severity scale, Modified Borg scale, and COVID-19-QoL scale (p < 0.001). Buteyko Breathing Technique significantly reduced dyspnea and improved breathing patterns.
Conclusion: The study concludes that Buteyko Breathing Technique effectively improves physical function, dyspnea, and quality of life in post-COVID adult patients.
Keywords: Buteyko Breathing Technique, COVID-19, SMWT, Asthma, Quality of Life.
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