Why the study?
Conventional pharmacological asthma treatments have many adverse drug reactions, prompting interest in complementary yogic practices to enhance respiratory function and autonomic regulation.
Do yogic practices improve respiratory health and manage symptoms in patients with asthma?
Do yogic practices improve respiratory health and manage symptoms in patients with asthma?
Yogic practices may serve as a beneficial non-pharmacological adjunctive therapy for asthma management by improving respiratory function and autonomic regulation.
May support adjunctive yogic practices for asthma; hypothesis-generating and requires confirmation in RCTs.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways which poses significant challenges in management due to its multifactorial aetiology and complex pathophysiology. Conventional treatments primarily focus on symptom control and inflammation suppression through pharmacological interventions, having many adverse drug reactions. However, complementary approaches such as yogic practices have gained attention for their potential in enhancing respiratory function, reducing stress-related exacerbations, and improving autonomic regulation. This review consolidates existing scientific literature and traditional yogic principles to explore the effects of yogic practices in the management of asthma. By examining the physiological mechanisms of yogic practices, the study aims to provide an insight into the holistic benefits of yoga in asthma management, offering a potential adjunctive and non-pharmacological pathway for improving respiratory health.
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