About this trial
Bronchial asthma is a widespread chronic condition charactrized by inflammation and narrowing of airways, leading to repeateted episodes of breathlessness, wheezing and labored breathing.Breathing exercises help to manage hyperventilation often seen in asthmatic patients. To handle respiratory complications asthmatics are advised to practise nasal breathing techniques in conjunction with their prescribed medications.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adults: aged (18-45 years)
Gender: Both males and females
Grade1- Grade 4 on Modified MRC dyspnea scale
Asthma severity classes (intermediate, mild persistent and moderate persistent asthma) acc. to NAEPP national asthma education and prevention program guidlin
Disqualifiers
Patients having acute exacerbation of COPD or status asthmaticus
Patients diagnosed with acute infections
Patients unable to follow command/ instructions
Asthma patients with >40 sec control pause duration
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Alternative nostril breathing
- Pharmacological therapy