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Deep diaphragmatic breathing: rehabilitation exercises for the asthmatic patient.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1992 Aug; 73(8):717-20.AP

Abstract

A new diaphragmatic breathing technique practiced without the aid of a physical corset is outlined, and the findings from a study of its application in the respiratory rehabilitation of asthmatic patients are presented. Sixty-seven asthmatic adults randomly assigned to either deep diaphragmatic breathing training, physical exercise training, or a waiting list control group participated in a 16-week program. Deep diaphragmatic training resulted in significant reductions in medication use and in the intensity of asthmatic symptoms. Importantly, a nearly 300% increase in time spent in physical activities also resulted from deep diaphragmatic training. A follow-up at two months found many patients had returned to earlier medication levels and sedentary habits. A strengthened musculature can replace the need for a physical aid in this respiratory habilitation; adherence to its use may require individually-tailored encouragement.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Girodo M
University of Ottawa, Canada.
Ekstrand KA
No affiliation info available
Metivier GJ
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultAnalysis of VarianceAsthmaBreathing ExercisesDiaphragmFemaleHumansMaleRespiratory Muscles

Pub Type(s)

Clinical Trial
Journal Article
Randomized Controlled Trial

Language

eng

PubMed ID

1642520

Citation

Girodo, M, et al. "Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing: Rehabilitation Exercises for the Asthmatic Patient." Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol. 73, no. 8, 1992, pp. 717-20.
Girodo M, Ekstrand KA, Metivier GJ. Deep diaphragmatic breathing: rehabilitation exercises for the asthmatic patient. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1992;73(8):717-20.
Girodo, M., Ekstrand, K. A., & Metivier, G. J. (1992). Deep diaphragmatic breathing: rehabilitation exercises for the asthmatic patient. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 73(8), 717-20.
Girodo M, Ekstrand KA, Metivier GJ. Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing: Rehabilitation Exercises for the Asthmatic Patient. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1992;73(8):717-20. PubMed PMID: 1642520.
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