Effects of Buteyko-Inspired Hypoventilation Therapy on Patients with Bronchial Asthma

Document Type : Scientific Research Periodical

Author

Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Egypt

Abstract

Background: Bronchial asthma is one of the important chronic diseases and a leading public health concern. The demand for complementary therapies amongst chronic disease patients has gained significant momentum over recent years especially Buteyko-Inspired Hypoventilation Therapy. Aim: This study aimed at evaluate the effect of Buteyko-Inspired Hypoventilation Therapy on patients with bronchial asthma. Design: A quazi–experimental design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at the Chest Diseases Clinic in Ain Shams University Hospital. Sample: It included a purposive sample of 50 adult patients, randomly allocated to two equal groups (study & control).  The tools for data collection: Demographic and Clinical Data assessment questionnaire, Breathlessness, Cough, and Sputum Scale, Fatigue Severity Scale, Pulmonary Function Tests (FEV1 & FEV1/FVC) scales also Respiratory rate and O2 saturation sheet, and Lung Collapse Index.  All tools’ measurements were made at baseline, after 2, 4 and 6 weeks of the study, except for Socio-demographic and Clinical data Sheet that was collected once; and lung collapse index at baseline, and after 6 weeks of the study. Results: revealed statistically significant lower-level severity of common respiratory problems for breathlessness, cough, sputum after 4 and 6 weeks among patients of the study group compared to control group. Conclusion Buteyko-Inspired Hypoventilation Therapy demonstrates significant lower-level severity of common respiratory problems for breathlessness, cough, sputum, fatigue and significant improvement Recommendations: is recommended to use Buteyko-Inspired Hypoventilation Therapy through conducting comprehensive health education programs for patients with bronchial asthma in outpatients' clinics in the early course of the disease

Keywords

Main Subjects

Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice
Volume 4, Issue 11
September 2025
Pages 306-327

Files

Share

How to cite

Statistics