A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Buteyko Breathing Exercise on Level of Dyspnoea among patient with Obstructive Airway Disease in selected hospital, at Rajkot

Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living organism. In humans it is the ability of individuals or communities to adapt and self-manage when facing physical, mental or social challenges. An individual with healthy body and mind is an asset to the family and society. But health is not a commodity to purchase; health can be destroyed by various disorders or diseases. Disease broadly refers to any condition that impairs the normal functioning of the body. Some minor disease can be treated at home itself, while some major disorder or severe diseases requires medical therapy or surgical treatments in the health care set- up. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. It includes: Emphysema – damage to the air sacs in the lung Chronic bronchitis – long-term inflammation of the airways. COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke. Many people do not realize they have it. The breathing problems tend to get gradually worse over time and can limit your normal activities, although treatment can help keep the condition under control. Buteyko breathing include enhanced breath control, which helps to prevent breathlessness and promote proper breathing patterns. It’s used to manage and improve a variety of conditions, including asthma, anxiety, and sleep concerns. Buteyko breathing has several benefits that relate to its ability to improve breath awareness, encourage nostril breathing, and limit over breathing. By practicing the technique patient will learn to breathe properly and efficiently, which can help prevent issues such as wheezing, coughing, and feeling short of breath. It can also help to alleviate unnecessary coughing and clear blocked nasal passages.