Comparative Effects of Papworth Technique Versus Pranayama in Asthmatic Patients

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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.

Details
Condition Asthma
Age 20years - 40years
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT06460597
SponsorRiphah International University
Last Modified on24 November 2025

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Inclusion Criteria

Both genders(male and female)
Age 20-40 years
Patients with adverse mood effects
Mild to moderate chronic asthma

Exclusion Criteria

Acute severe asthma
Chronic chest infections like TB
Chest deformity
Bronchiectasis
Cardiac Disease
Substance abusers
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Neurological Disorders
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