Authors: Vedanthan, P.K.; Kesavalu, Lakshmyya N.; Murthy, Krishna C.; Duvall, Kirby; Hall, Maryj J.; Baker, Sheila; Nagarathna, S.

Source: Allergy and Asthma Proceedings, Volume 19, Number 1, January-February 1998 , pp. 3-9(7)

Publisher: OceanSide Publications, Inc

Abstract:

Adult asthmatics, ranging from 19 to 52 years from an asthma and allergy clinic in a university setting volunteered to participate in the study. The 17 students were randomly divided into yoga (9 subjects) and nonyoga control (8 subjects) groups. The yoga group was taught a set of breathing and relaxation techniques including breath slowing exercises (pranayama), physical postures (yogasanas), and meditation. Yoga techniques were taught at the university health center, three times a week for 16 weeks. All the subjects in both groups maintained daily symptom and medication diaries, collected A.M. and P.M. peak flow readings, and completed weekly questionnaires. Spirometry was performed on each subject every week. Analysis of the data showed that the subjects in the yoga group reported a significant degree of relaxation, positive attitude, and better yoga exercise tolerance. There was also a tendency toward lesser usage of beta adrenergic inhalers. The pulmonary functions did not vary significantly between yoga and control groups. Yoga techniques seem beneficial as an adjunct to the medical management of asthma.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2500/108854198778557971

Publication date: 1998-01-01

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