Clinical Studies
The Egyptian Society of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis
CONCLUSION:
The results of this study support the good effect of Buteyko Breathing Technique on patients with
bronchial asthma. It significantly decrease the recurrence and the severity of the main bronchial
asthma symptoms (nocturnal waking, morning symptoms activity limitation, shortness of breath,
wheezing, PEFR% predicted, and Inhaled Corticosteroids). And it significantly increase PEFR. Buteyko
Breathing Technique will improve patient’s function level and the capacity for independent living by
decreasing the severity of asthma symptoms and recurrence of asthma attacks.
Even though no study has indicated exactly why Buteyko is so effective at controlling asthma, if a
drug could show these results, then it is likely that it would be used widely in asthma control.
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– Department of physical therapy, cairo university, egypt. Chest department, faculty of medicine, ain
shams university, egypt. Faculty of physical therapy, cairo university, egypt. Hassan z, riad n, ahmed
f. Available online 31 january 2013
The New Zealand Medical Journal
CONCLUSION:
At three months; Buteyko Method Group achieved:
Reliever medication decreased by 90%
Inhaled Corticosteroids decreased by 49.5%
In addition to reduction in medication there were improvements in measures of quality of life scores, symptom scores, and also a reduced number of courses of oral steroids.
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“Buteyko breathing technique and asthma in children: a case series”
– Patrick McHugh Clinical Director, Emergency Department Gisborne Hospital, Gisborne
(mchugh@tdh.org.nz). Bruce Duncan Public Health Physician Tairawhiti District Health, Gisborne,
Frank Houghton Assistant Lecturer (and Health Geographer), Department of Humanities Limerick
Institute of Technology, Limerick, Ireland
Elsevier - Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
CONCLUSION:
This randomised clinical trial showed that both the Buteyko and control (physiotherapy)
interventions produced a favourable outcome in that over 70% of the participants enjoyed asthma
control 6 months after completing the intervention. In addition, the subjects in the Buteyko group
were able to significantly reduce their daily doses of inhaled corticosteroid. The Buteyko technique
or an intensive programme delivered by a chest physiotherapist appear to provide additional benefit
for adult patients with asthma who are being treated with inhaled corticosteroid. Download Full Report Here
“A randomised controlled trial of the Buteyko technique as an adjunct to conventional management of asthma”
– Robert L. Cowiea, , Diane P. Conleya , Margot F. Underwooda , Patricia G. Readerb a Calgary COPD
and Asthma Program, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N
4N1 b Calgary Health Region, Canada
Who Should Practice Buteyko
Buteyko Breathing can mend and prevent a lot of health issues. It’s suitable and actually vital for people who suffer with:
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea & Sleep
- Severe snoring
- Anxiety & Stress
- Panic Attacks
- Weight Gain
- Eczema & Dry Skin Conditions
- High Blood Pressure
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Rhinitis
Child specific Buteyko can help with:
- Asthma
- Sleep Disorders
- Bed Wetting
- Anxiety & Stress
- Panic Attacks
- Weight Gain
- Eczema & Dry Skin Conditions
- Crooked Teeth
- Facial Development
As Buteyko Breathing can reduce stress & anxiety, but increases the flow of oxygenated blood to the brain, it’s ideal for people that work in stressful environments such as:
- The legal profession
- 1st Responders
- Accounting
- Banking
- Office professionals
- Labourers
- Professional athletes
- Studying students
- Anyone preparing or sitting exams
The breathing exercises can be performed at any time without impacting on what you’re doing or interrupting your concentration. In fact, the breathing exercises will help you concentrate on what you’re doing and enable you to stay concentrated for longer periods.
Buteyko Breathing exercises reduce stress levels and enhance your productivity
