Comparative Effects of Papworth Technique Versus Pranayama in Asthmatic Patients

Summary

Asthma is a chronic and heterogeneous disease characterized by reversible airway obstruction, airway inflammation and bronchial damage causing dyspnea, wheezing, chest tightness, coughing and impaired quality of life. Papworth technique and Pranayama modify the pattern of breathing to reduce the hyperventilation resulting in normalization of CO2 levels, reduction of bronchospasm and resulting breathlessness

.These techniques also change the emotional stresses, improve the immunity system and improve the strength /endurance of respiratory muscles. After taking the consent form from the participants, data will be collected from Gulab Devi Chest Hospital. Non-Probability Convenience Sampling will be applied on asthmatic patients according to inclusion criteria. Patients will be allocated through simple random sampling into group A and B to collect data. Group A will be treated by Papworth technique. Four weeks will be required to complete the treatment plan. Three sessions will be given for one week so total 12 sessions will be given in one month. Group B will be treated by Pranayama. Four weeks will be required to complete the treatment plan. Three sessions will be given for one week so total 12 sessions will be given in one month. Papworth Technique and Pranayama are used and are assessed to see their effectiveness in asthmatic patients by using four questionnaires on dyspnea, fatigue, anxiety, depression and quality of life. These four standardized questionnaires are Borg Dyspnea Scale (BDS), Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS) and Asthma Quality of life. Pulse oximeter will be used to check the oxygen saturation. The study duration will be completed within time duration of 7 months.

Conditions

• Asthma

Interventions

OTHER

Papworth Technique

The Papworth breathing technique is used by respiratory physiotherapists to control and correct breathing. Instead of using the chest, Papworth technique encourages to take more relaxed breathing by using the abdomen. Breathing in slowly through the nose and breathing out through pursed lips as if blowing out a candle. Repeat this cycle for 3-5 times

OTHER

Pranayama

Pranayama is an ancient breath technique that originates from yogic practices in India. Sitting comfortably, slowly inhale through the nose and count to five. Direct the breath across the back of the throat as you inhale so the air makes a slight hissing sound keeping the lips sealed, breathe out through the nose and try to match the length of your inhale. The breath should make a noise like waves crashing as you exhale. Continue to inhale and exhale using the same process for 5 to 8 minutes. Aim to do this exercise for 10 to 15 minutes as become more practiced.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Sidra Afzal, PP-DPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

20 Years

Max Age

40 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2024-01-15

Primary Completion

2024-08-15

Completion

2024-08-15

Countries

• Pakistan

Study Locations