TO COMPARE THE EFFICACY OF BUTEYKO BREATHING EXERCISE AND 90/90 BALL & BALLON BREATHING EXERCISE IN PATIENTS WITH STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE.

Abstract

- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is defined as chronic inflammatory lung disease which is characterized by Progressive airflow limitation. The Global prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) among people with age 30-79 years was 10.3% ⁽⁴⁾ and in India the prevalence is 7%.

Methodology- Ethical clearance was obtained from Institution Ethical Committee. Total 40 participants were included in this study according to the inclusive criteria; participants were allocated by randomization method into two groups. GROUP A included 20 participants (90/90 Ball and Balloon exercise) and GROUP B included 20 participants (Buteyko Breathing exercise) for 5 days in a week.

Result- Effect of GROUP A was assessed by using Paired t Test /Wilcoxon’s Signed Rank Test. Effect of GROUP B was assessed by using Paired t Test / Wilcoxon’s Signed Rank Test. Comparison Between both GROUP was done by using unpaired t Test / Mann-Whitney Test.  Results indicated statically significant difference within the group for all parameters and statistically significant improvement between groups difference were found for FEV₁ and FEV₁/FVC.

Conclusion- Both breathing exercises were equally effective in enhancing functional capacity and reducing exertion levels, the 90/90 Ball and Balloon Breathing Exercise concluded more beneficial in improving FEV₁ and FEV₁/FVC values.