Effects of Buteyko-Inspired Hypoventilation Therapy on Patients with Bronchial Asthma | ||
| Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice | ||
| Volume 4, Issue 11, September 2025, Pages 306-327 PDF (1.53 M) | ||
| Document Type: Scientific Research Periodical | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/hijnrp.2025.393239.1349 | ||
| Author | ||
| Hanan Mohammed Mohammed* | ||
| Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Bronchial asthma is one of the important chronic diseases and a leading public health concern. The demand for complementary therapies amongst chronic disease patients has gained significant momentum over recent years especially Buteyko-Inspired Hypoventilation Therapy. Aim: This study aimed at evaluate the effect of Buteyko-Inspired Hypoventilation Therapy on patients with bronchial asthma. Design: A quazi–experimental design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at the Chest Diseases Clinic in Ain Shams University Hospital. Sample: It included a purposive sample of 50 adult patients, randomly allocated to two equal groups (study & control). The tools for data collection: Demographic and Clinical Data assessment questionnaire, Breathlessness, Cough, and Sputum Scale, Fatigue Severity Scale, Pulmonary Function Tests (FEV1 & FEV1/FVC) scales also Respiratory rate and O2 saturation sheet, and Lung Collapse Index. All tools’ measurements were made at baseline, after 2, 4 and 6 weeks of the study, except for Socio-demographic and Clinical data Sheet that was collected once; and lung collapse index at baseline, and after 6 weeks of the study. Results: revealed statistically significant lower-level severity of common respiratory problems for breathlessness, cough, sputum after 4 and 6 weeks among patients of the study group compared to control group. Conclusion Buteyko-Inspired Hypoventilation Therapy demonstrates significant lower-level severity of common respiratory problems for breathlessness, cough, sputum, fatigue and significant improvement Recommendations: is recommended to use Buteyko-Inspired Hypoventilation Therapy through conducting comprehensive health education programs for patients with bronchial asthma in outpatients' clinics in the early course of the disease | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Buteyko Breathing Exercises technique; Bronchial asthma; Breathlessness; Cough; Fatigue; lung Collapse; Sputum | ||
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