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The Buteyko breathing technique for asthma: a review.

Breathing exercises and breathing retraining are often used in the management of asthma. One specific form of breathing therapy, known as the Buteyko breathing technique (BBT) has received considerable attention, but there is a paucity of rigorous research evidence to support its recommendation for asthma patients. There are only four published clinical trials and two conference abstracts evalu...

Buteyko Breathing Technique for asthma: an effective intervention.

AIM To assess the impact of the Buteyko Breathing Technique (BBT) on medication use in asthma. METHODS A blinded randomised controlled trial comparing BBT with control was conducted in 38 people with asthma aged between 18 and 70. Participants were followed for six months following the intervention. Medication use and indices of ventilatory function were recorded. RESULTS No significant cha...

What is Buteyko?

In a study, published by Bowler et al the Buteyko method was compared with traditional asthma education and general breathing exercises. In both groups the participants were encouraged to use their reliever (beta-agonist) only when asthma symptoms were present. Inhaled preventer (corticosteroid) medicines were gradually reduced if the patient remained stable. Thirty-nine subjects were randomise...

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Buteyko Breathing Technique Versus Incentive Spirometer on Breath Holding Time after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Background: Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is still associated with frequent development of postoperative pulmonary complications, which are particularly concerning given its link to increased patient morbidity and mortality and resource utilization. Aim of the Work: The aim of this study was to compare between the effects of two inpatient respiratory retraining techniques post coronary ar...