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Breathing exercises for asthma

Mike Thomas, Anne Bruton
Breathe 2014 10: 312-322; DOI: 10.1183/20734735.008414
Mike Thomas
1Primary Care and Population Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, UK
3Southampton NIHR Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, Southampton, UK
4Wessex NIHR CLAHRC, Southampton, UK
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Anne Bruton
2Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, UK
3Southampton NIHR Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, Southampton, UK
4Wessex NIHR CLAHRC, Southampton, UK
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    Typical content of face-to-face breathing retraining sessions

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    Example of patient self-help material from the BREATHE (Breathing Retraining for Asthma: Trial of Home Exercises) study [57]

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  • Table 1 Aims of breathing retraining for asthma with the proposed mechanisms of benefit
    Aims of breathing retrainingPotential mechanisms
    Reduce over-breathing (1–5)
    1. Reduce breathing rateReverse hypocapnia if present (1 and 2)
    2. Reduce breathing volumesReduce airflow turbulence (1 and 4)
    3. Increase use of abdominal/ lower thoracic chest movementReduce hyperinflation (1, 2 and 4)
    4. Use nasal route of breathingReduce variability of breathing pattern (1, 2 and 4)
    5. Encourage relaxationReduce anxiety (1–5)
    Provide deferment strategy (1–5)
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Breathe Dec 2014, 10 (4) 312-322; DOI: 10.1183/20734735.008414

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    • Introduction: the need for innovations in asthma management strategies
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    • Targeting: who benefits from breathing training?
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