Various studies conducted worldwide show that yoga provides symptom control and increases respiratory functions and quality of life in asthma patients. In a study by Sharma et al., yoga was found to be effective in the quality of life and respiratory functions of asthma patients. In a study by Satyanand et al., yoga was found to calm the minds and bodies of asthma patients, increase their energy levels and lung capacity, and strengthen their chest muscles; in studies conducted by Harika et al. and Hoang et al., yoga was found to increase respiratory functions of asthma patients significantly.
It is reported that the regular practices of yogasanas and pranayamas stretch the spine, strengthen the muscles, relieve fatigue, regulate sleep, remove drug toxins to increase the oxygenation of the brain, increase awareness, self-orientation, and self-recognition, provide a positive perspective and reduce stress. It is also reported in the literature that these applications are effective in strengthening the respiratory muscles, increasing the capacity of the lungs, relieving shortness of breath, and providing breath control.
In addition to improving pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange, they have been found to be effective in the treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of respiratory diseases by improving respiratory functions.
As a result of previously conducted evidence-based studies, it has been found that yoga is an important practice in maintaining health and preventing diseases, and it is found to be effective in anxiety, arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, Carpal Tunnel syndrome, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, insomnia, hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome, menopause, multiple sclerosis, and low back pain.
The hypotheses of the study.
H0: Yoga does not improve breathing function, symptom control, and quality of life
H1: Yoga improves the respiratory function of asthma patients.
H2: Yoga improves symptom control in asthma patients.
H3: Yoga improves the quality of life of asthma patients
References:-
The effects of yoga on dyspnea, sleep and fatigue in chronic respiratory diseases
2021, Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
